PT - Employment Assistant

Oriana House, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Assistant will be responsible for assessing client skills and job readiness, assisting clients in planning job searches, and conducting training on various employment-related topics. This role involves developing and maintaining employer networks, conducting job checks, and creating/updating a job board. The position requires maintaining accurate client records and appropriate professional boundaries.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance.
Reliable transportation required.
Accuracy and strong organizational skills required.
Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem solving, and comprehending.
Has the ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
Must have ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Employment placement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses client’s skills and job readiness through approved methods.
Assists clients in planning structured/effective job searches.
Conducts training on employment issues including, but not limited to: job readiness, vocational choices, resume creating, personal grooming, job searching, interviewing and follow up, appropriate behavior on the job, and job retention skills.
Maintains accurate records of clients’ employment and vocational training while in the program.
Develops a network of employers for potential job opportunities. Maintains positive and professional communication with established job contacts.
Conducts on site and telephonic job checks of clients who are currently working.
Completes an Incident Report immediately for unknown whereabouts when a job check is unsuccessful.
Refers clients to prospective employers and monitors progress of clients on the job; accurately documents observations in a timely manner.
Creates, updates, and maintains job board for facility in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients as outlined in Agency Code of Ethics and other policies.