Insight Housing Careers

Description

• Free Dental & Vision 
• 19 Paid Holidays - Including 4 Mental Health Days (23 Paid Holidays in 2024!) 
• 15 Vacation days & 10 Sick Days Annually
• Retirement Plan with a match 
• Paid Training 
• 10-year anniversary sabbatical 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Paid Parental Leave benefit 
• Discounted Pet Insurance 
• Affordable Health Insurance (50% dependent coverage paid by employer) 
• and many more! 

Compensation: $28.32/hour

Company Overview

For more than 50 years, Insight Housing (formerly BFHP) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the Bay Area - Alameda County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated in our mission to ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our communities. 

Program Overview

A Pathway to Housing for Homeless Veterans – join a team that assists Veteran families experiencing homelessness to attain housing placement and housing stability. Insight Housing is expanding on our successful Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) Roads Home program to connect very low-income homeless Veterans with employment. The program provides street and venue-based outreach, case management, permanent housing placement, temporary financial assistance, employment assistance, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. The program will work with all participants to develop and carry out action plans that improve their health and wellness.

Position Summary

The Job Developer will assist participants in finding employment in the following counties: Alameda, Amador, Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Solano. The Job Developer will identify/create job opportunities for participants and match qualified participants with these employment opportunities. The Job Developer will be responsible for developing relationships with employers, successfully placing participants into jobs and providing ongoing retention services and supports to both the employer and the participant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify/create job opportunities for participants and match qualified participants with these employment opportunities.
• Responsible for developing relationships with employers.
• Successfully placing participants into jobs and providing ongoing retention services and supports to both the employer and the participant.
• Establish new employer relationships and maintain pre-existing relationships with employers to secure valid and unsubsidized employment opportunities for Insight Housing participants.
• Maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote programs for participant placement.
• Perform cold calls to potential employers.
• Explain the benefits and employment support services provided by the program.
• Address employer’s special needs: research internet, social media boards, community events, and other resources for job leads.
• Submit all employment related activities to leadership staff for HMIS entry.
• Collect data from employers related to job orders including job requirements and skills.
• Match job skills with applicant qualifications.
• Refers qualified applicants to employers and conducts necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in positions; Keep updated regarding job fairs and internet resources.
• Research various resume programs.
• Track employment opportunities.
• Provide a weekly record of employer contacts, client placements and outreach attempts.
• Perform outreach and pre-assessments services for Veterans linkage to the program.
• Network with local nonprofits, food pantries, probation agencies, VRC Centers and social service agencies needing employment services in the service areas.
• Recruit and refer homeless veterans to the program.
• This position requires the use of a reliable personal vehicle to drive to various program sites. This position will be based in Vallejo, CA and will require some travel within Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, Sacramento, and Amador counties.
• Adhere to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements; maintain knowledge of HIPAA certification standards.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to the field and to other program sites, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times. This position will be based in Vallejo, CA and will require some travel within Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, Sacramento, and Amador counties.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, trainings, and case conferences, as assigned.
• Complete and submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work within the framework of Insight Housing’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience developing employment opportunities for special populations; veterans, re-entry, homeless, and those with mental health/ physical disabilities.
• Must be able to work with participants, but will also be able to work with private sector employers in the following counties: Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Amador, and Sacramento counties.
• Knowledge of California East Bay and Sacramento County Region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and calendaring applications. Experience with HMIS data entry strongly preferred.
• Veteran status preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet
• Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearance at all times.

Special Requirements

• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
• Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
• May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.