Employment Services

Business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Contacts:
Yolanda Bing- ybing@maministries.org, 713-574-7545
Bob King - bking@maministries.org, 713-574-7542
Daniel Leal - dleal@maministries.org, 713-468-4516 ext. 130

SERVICES & PROGRAMS

UPCOMING EVENTS

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

MAM JOBS NETWORK

MAM’s Employment Services program assists clients in overcoming obstacles to obtaining and keeping meaningful jobs. We stand willing to assist anyone who can demonstrate legal work status in the US. We teach basic computer literacy, provide one-on-one coaching on job-finding and job-maintenance skills, and offer a higher level multi-week Certification Program to those who meet certain guidelines.

We are NOT an employment agency and we do not maintain a database of current job openings. Instead, we teach our clients how to find job openings and how to present themselves to maximize their chances of being hired.

While some staff and volunteers are bi-lingual, we believe that clients must be able to function in an English language environment to successfully compete for most jobs. Accordingly, all MAM Employment Services are provided in English. For those who lack sufficient English language skills, we refer them to an ESL program also conducted here at MAM.

Services and Programs:

Basic Computer Literacy: Our staff and volunteers assess client ability to use a personal computer for job-finding purposes, and help clients to improve where needed. Keyboarding, emailing, using the internet, online job application and the use of MS Word to create a resume are taught on a one-on-one basis, primarily by volunteers with significant PC expertise.

Job Coaching: Our staff and volunteers assist clients in editing and polishing resumes, devising a job search strategy, and practicing interview skills. We coach clients on a variety of job seeking and life skills and provide motivational assistance where possible. Volunteers and staff maintain “Office Hours” for client appointments and provide most of this training on a one-on-one basis.

Certification Program: Workshops are conducted Mondays through Thursdays at 4 p.m. on a variety of topics aimed at finding and retaining good jobs. Clients who meet the requirements of the program (proficiency in English at least ESL Level 3, high school diploma or enrollment in a GED program, good basic computer skills, pass criminal background check and drug test) and attend all workshops will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be paired with a mentor to assist them over a six month period. Clients also take the Career Readiness Certificate examination, a test of workplace skills that is recognized as a good predictor of job success.

Other Services: We provide clients access to the Internet and e-mail through our on-site computer lab, and provide copying, printing, faxing and scanning services relating to clients’ job searches. When needed and appropriate, we provide professional clothing, work boots and other items, and have limited funding for job-related transportation and training assistance.

Upcoming Events in Employment Services

Volunteer Opportunities in Employment Services:

Please view the calendar at the MAM Job Finding Network for all Employment Services Upcoming Events

http://mamjobsnetwork.org/events/month/

Computer Literacy Volunteers: Assist clients in the computer lab, to learn keyboarding, email, internet and basic word processing. We seek persons with excellent interpersonal skills to handle a wide variety of client challenges, and strong computer skills to assist with practical and common computer learning issues. Computer Literacy Volunteers are needed in half day shifts, either mornings or afternoons, Monday through Friday. We prefer volunteers who can make a regular weekly commitment to a time slot.

Job Coaches: Assist staff in the orientation of new clients and assist clients in a one-on-one environment to edit and polish resumes, develop job search strategies and to practice interviewing skills. Job Coaches also teach workplace “soft skills” to clients to enable them to fit into new work environments. Job Coaches must have some experience in the selection and management of new employees. We will provide training on the content of such coaching. Job Coaches are needed in half-day shifts, either mornings or afternoons, Monday through Friday. We prefer volunteers who can make a regular weekly commitment to a time slot.

Workshop Instructors: Lead workshop participants in discussion on a variety of topics relating to Job Search and Job Retention skills. We seek persons with experience in either teaching or making presentations before groups of people. Those who have a background in Human Resources or in the selection and management of new employees are most especially needed. We will provide training on the content of the presentations. Workshop Instructors are needed Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mentors: Provide counsel to Certificate Program graduates on a one-on-one basis. You need to have a nurturing and compassionate approach, yet instill high expectations on a client who will be assigned to you subject to mutual approval. Expectations are a six month mentor relationship (longer if both parties approve), comprised of monthly face-to-face meetings and weekly “stay in touch” phone calls.

To volunteer, call 713-574-7540 or e-mail srice@maministries.org.