Employment Specialist

Alpharus Health•Ocala, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist works with clients under the supervision of the Florida Department of Corrections to assess skills, occupational interests, and employability; deliver job-readiness training; and support employment goals and placement. The role builds relationships with employers, community agencies, and other potential job sources, and maintains current knowledge of occupational outlooks, job responsibilities and qualifications, applicable rules and regulations, and community resources. The position is based at Marion Correctional Institution and Work Camp and Lowell Correctional Institution and Annex in Ocala, Florida, and requires routine travel within the state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field.
Knowledge of local labor markets, employment trends, and community resources.
Valid local driver’s license, insurance, and a good driving record.
Ability to pass a Level 2 background check in Florida.
Knowledge of correctional systems and challenges faced by incarcerated individuals.
Knowledge of organizations and service providers that employ certified peers, including personnel responsible for recruitment and talent acquisition.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented peer support, job development, and vocational rehabilitation principles and practices.
Knowledge of core competencies, standards, and requirements for CRPS certification and employment in Florida.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, and other applicable programs.
Skill in coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to CRPS job seekers and employees.
Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with employers, agencies, and other behavioral health and workforce-system stakeholders.
Working knowledge of federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with peers, supervisors, and employers.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate employment-related services using data, feedback, and best practices.
Ability to identify barriers and challenges to CRPS employment, such as stigma, discrimination, accommodation, and retention.
Ability and willingness to travel routinely within the state.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to traffic conditions and traffic signals and signs.
Ability to walk and move about facilities for up to two hours at a time.
Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files; prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe; and read.
Ability to communicate with others and speak to groups or individuals to gather and present information.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data.
Ability to respond to telephones and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience in workforce development, case management, or reentry services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select, and implement assessment tools and training resources to gather information about clients’ skill levels, occupational interests, and employability.
Create training materials and course objectives, provide job-readiness training, and assist clients in accomplishing employment goals.
Establish working relationships with employers, community agencies, and other potential job sources to assist with job placement.
Keep current on occupational outlook and update knowledge of job responsibilities and qualifications using occupational resources and manuals.
Develop and use knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, community services, and resources.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate employment-related services using data, feedback, and best practices.
Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to CRPS job seekers and employees.
Identify barriers and challenges to CRPS employment, including stigma, discrimination, accommodation, and retention.
Travel routinely within the state and operate a motor vehicle safely.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance paid for by Gateway.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time-off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.