CLUES offers behavioral health and human services to Latino and diverse communities in Minnesota, including: Mental Health Services, Chemical Health Services, Aging Well Services, Family Enrichment Services, Economic Advancement Services (Employment, Education, and Financial Empowerment), and Community Health Worker Services. We employ a fully bilingual and multicultural staff in order to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services in a nurturing environment where clients and families can overcome some of life's most challenging issues.
Purpose of Position: The Pathways to Employment (PTE) program assists individuals in their job search by equipping them with the skills and resources necessary to achieve self-sufficiency through meaningful employment. The program includes a combination of classes and independent skills practice time for clients as they work to accomplish objectives towards their personal goals in the program. Classes include instruction on:
- Basic Technology skills for job searching
- Resume writing
- Cover Letter writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Email professionalism
- Other employment-related topics
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer service
Schedule: Flexible – Once or more per week (Monday-Friday) for 3 hours or more.
Location(s): CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Responsibilities:
- Assisting PTE coordinators in classroom instruction.
- Working one-on-one with PTE clients to provide resume/cover letter suggestions, basic technology assistance as well as helping clients with online job searching and applications.
- Logging class attendance.
- Following lesson plans when provided or creating new ways to introduce themes and activities.
- Working cooperatively with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
Qualifications:
- Commit to volunteering at least once per week for a 3 month period.
- Be flexible, reliable, punctual and a positive model for our clients.
- Interest and/or experience in employment services preferred.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Somali) a plus.
Requirements & Training:
- Attend an initial orientation with a Program Coordinator before volunteering. Location and time to be determined upon volunteer start date with the PTE program.
A criminal background check and/or driving record check may be required. CLUES reserves the right to conduct background checks.
