Core Employment Specialist- Hub 1

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, establishing training and placing participants in the workforce in Cabell, Wayne and Lincoln counties in West Virginia. The main office will be located in Charleston West Virginia. The person reports to the Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment Director.

Requirements

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
Must be skilled at developing rapport with other organizations, and maintaining working relationships that support the implementation of services.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation
Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff in partner agencies.
Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Provides evaluation, screening and placement for jobseekers
Maintains records on jobseekers to include but not limited to assessment, skill trainings and certifications
Works with community business partners to develop and enhance job placement opportunities.
Works with community partners to build relationships for skills trainings.
Meets with employers to discuss concerns or questions, then relay those issues to the program director or designee.
Helps clients fill out paperwork and attend to correspondence.
Maintains current information on available community resources for jobseekers to access.
Organizes and participates in delegate inter-agency meetings.
Attends all center staff meetings.
Assists the development and update of the Community Resources Directory.
Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by center director or grantee staff.
Ensures absolute confidentiality with respect to information records concerning Job seekers.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.