Employment Specialist

Evergreen Goodwill•Bellingham, WA

1d•$52,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing job placement services to students enrolled in Evergreen Goodwill’s Job Training & Education (JTE) Programs. This position will assist with planning, developing and implementing strategies to achieve a wide range of employment opportunities for a diverse population.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. However, lived experience and international experience considered in lieu of more traditional, U.S. achieved credentials.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing job placement services, previous experience as a Hiring Manager preferred.
Knowledge of local businesses and hiring opportunities.
Skilled at interview prep, mock interviewing, and multiple format resume development.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students from a variety of economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental abilities and sexual orientations and those with limited English skills.
Knowledge of local labor market trends.
Must demonstrate a high level of commitment to equity and non-discrimination in practice and execution of duties.
Ability to always practice confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to make good decisions without on-site supervision.
Remote and occasional evening and weekend work required.
Must be able to meet travel requirements of up to 25% of work time locally and statewide.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Highly proficient with web-based applications (Google Workspace), video conferencing, case management software, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
Problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analyzing and interpreting data
Time management
Multiple deadlines
Prioritization

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual a plus.
Experience with remote service delivery a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide individual job search and placement assistance to current students and past graduates, following up for one year after employment to track and support job retention.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions, employment-based workshops and classes around job search, resume building, cover letters, and other job-related subjects.
Provide effective job search tools to assist students with their employment goals, while remaining apprised of job boards and resource tools.
With the Employment Partnership Manager, maintain relationships with area employers and affiliated organizations to increase student employment opportunities and maintain the labor-market relevance of Goodwill programs.
Under the direction of the Employment Partnership Manager, identify the hiring needs of employer partners and connect students to open positions.
Responsible to support, advance, and contribute to a DEI framework.
Coordinate mock interviews/interview practice for students.
Work with the JTE Centers, including Employment Specialists, Case Managers, Instructors, and Center Managers, to ensure integration of services to meet student needs and goals.
Maintain a caseload of job seekers and those in retention; track and record job search and employment data via web-based case management platform.
Responsible for meeting annual placement targets.
Collaborate with students, staff and managers to purposefully work to implement student-centered initiatives.
Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations.
Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Job Training