UCSD PROS Career Services Specialist - 141971

The new Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is dedicated to health and social equity and has over 80 primary salaried faculty, 25 secondary faculty, 200+ personnel, 200 postgraduate students, and 550 undergraduate majors. The School includes activities in the Public Health disciplines of Behavioral Medicine, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Public Mental Health, and Environmental and Climate Health. Partnerships with the community and health agencies are fundamental to the School.

The UCSD Prosocial Skills (PROS) Program Career Services Specialist serves justice-impacted adults, adults impacted by gun violence and other penetrating injuries, individuals experiencing trauma or physical or mental health concerns, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The incumbent collaborates with UCSD PROS staff to provide holistic employment and career services.

The incumbent uses the UCSD PROS Employment curriculum and community resources to support clients in achieving their employment goals. The incumbent must have knowledge of the barriers to employment experienced by adults under community supervision, including probation, parole, and court diversion, and the resources and strategies available to address those barriers in San Diego.

The incumbent guides clients through all stages of the employment process, including identifying professional interests and skills, exploring vocational and employment opportunities, conducting job searches, applying for positions, and navigating the process through job acceptance. The incumbent also helps clients develop the skills needed to retain employment and achieve greater economic stability.

The incumbent must have knowledge of the San Diego labor market and local resources available to job seekers. The incumbent mentors clients in the use of technology and AI for employment and educational activities, provides guidance on basic financial literacy, and helps clients develop communication skills for obtaining and retaining employment. The incumbent also provides foundational service navigation by connecting clients with community resources that support their ability to secure and maintain employment.

• Master's degree in career counseling, career coaching, or a related field, or an equivalent Employment Specialist credential.plus two (2) years of related experience/training in career advising or a related industry, and/or working with adults impacted by the criminal justice system.

• Basic knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. Experience planning, implementing, and delivering career development and job search programs, including skill-building in career goal setting, career path identification, resume preparation, interviewing, job search, and employment retention. Experience providing employment coaching using an established client curriculum and delivering services one-on-one and, as needed, to small or large groups in person or virtually.

• Ability to use computer systems and applications, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. Proficient in a highly computerized environment (databases, electronic bulletin boards, e-mail, social media, Microsoft Office, Google Suite). Demonstrated expertise in using technology to seek and apply for employment opportunities, conduct online video interviews, and download relevant apps for the phone to support employment or educational activities and/or other technological skills relevant to employment seeking. Demonstrated ability to mentor clients as needed to support their use technology for daily activities and well versed in using AI across the job seeking process.

• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Experience effectively interacting and advising diverse, multi cultural, domestic and international populations, staff, employers, etc.

• Basic knowledge of UC programs, career services, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and hiring practices, particularly those affecting individuals with prior incarceration or criminal justice involvement. Knowledge of private, nonprofit, and public-sector hiring practices and community and public resources that support employment and vocational training.

• Experience developing rapport with clients and providing individualized career counseling to justice-impacted adults. Expressing support and encouragement to clients using Motivational Interviewing and SMART Goal Setting techniques.

• Experience identifying and linking clients to resources within a short time frame in an in-person, online, or group setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Experience reviewing and editing resumes, cover letters, business correspondence, and related materials, and advising clients on effective written communication. Demonstrated ability to facilitate group discussions and training using effective group facilitation techniques. Professional and polished business demeanor.

• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness in analyzing labor market trends, identifying client needs and barriers, and developing practical solutions. Ability to apply career management knowledge and strategies to address assessed client needs.

• Prioritization and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience tracking client progress using case management methods, including from initial intake through job acceptance in a digital client management system.

• Experience conducting labor market research and engaging with employers and corporate recruiters, including those that provide employment opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, with limited educational attainment, or with limited work experience. Experience identifying or developing employment and internship opportunities for clients.

• Experience conducting labor market research and engaging with employers and corporate recruiters, including those that provide employment opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, with limited educational attainment, or with limited work experience. Experience identifying or developing employment and internship opportunities for clients.

• Demonstrated experience in service navigation and de-escalation techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in Google Suite and AI certification.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.