Friendship Place seeks Senior Employment Specialist - $50k to $55k

People of color, men, persons with disabilities, persons with experience living in homelessness, non- binary, non-LGBTQ, transgender, and other LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reports to: Director

Category: Exempt

Location: 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20016

Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

About Us:

Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization, serving the Washington, DC region. We empower individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs that have positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy. We are committed to living out our core values both within our organization and the community.

Summary:

The Senior Employment Specialist provides employment services to adults at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Senior Specialist provides case management services and works with participants assessing job readiness, providing training and coaching, while applying the Employment First model.