JobSource Employment Specialist

Opportunity Enterprises•Valparaiso, IN

8d•$19

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing discovery, job research, job placement, and intermittent job maintenance services to individuals in the community. In addition, they will provide assistance to individuals referred by various funding sources for career exploration and job placement in the community. We are looking to fill spots for Lake and Porter Counties at this time.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Flexibility to ever changing schedules and shifts
Strong ability to problem solve
High School Diploma
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing

Nice To Haves

1-3 year’s experience in related field preferred
Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred

Responsibilities

Provide client specific assistance that can include, but is not limited to, arranging and assisting with interviews, preparing resumes and applications, vocational exploration, profiling, job site assessments, job shadows, trail work experiences, and job coaching
Identify accommodations at work sites to enable the individuals to perform tasks as efficiently as possible
Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
Become familiar with client specific information by attending conferences and reading files prior to onset of job development
Maintain communication with client, employer, parents, funding sources and co-workers
Maintain business related information in business contact files
Monitor and document client progress including, necessary prompts, redirection, and successes
Maintain the required productivity level at 85% client specific productivity hours weekly based on caseload of active referrals
Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
Maintain awareness of local, state and national trends that impact employment services
Maintain necessary documentation, data and reports as required by CARF (Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities) standards, funding sources and agency
Each individual served is required to receive a minimum of one contact from the Employment Specialist per week
Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

Accrued Time Off
Partial Holiday Pay
Partial Paid Birthday off!
Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
Employee referral program
Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
FSA accounts
Paid Mileage
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Extensive training
Flexible Hours
CPR/First Aid training
401K w/ 5% company matching
8 paid holidays
Paid day off on Birthday!
PTO
HSA Accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Casual Fridays
Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)