BETterment Employment Specialist

HELP of Southern Nevada • Paradise, NV

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

The BETterment Employment Specialist, part of the Workforce Services (WS) BETterment Project at US Vets, plays a crucial role in assisting families and individuals in Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. The mission is to end homelessness for youth, families, and individuals through direct services, training, and referrals. This position is responsible for establishing essential employer and community linkages to develop employment opportunities for clients, reporting directly to the Workforce Services Programs Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services or related field required. A minimum of 2 years of experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• A minimum of one year of previous job development experience, preferably in a government-funded or for-profit staffing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to groups.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who is organized and detail oriented.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Must have a current NV driver's license and clean DMV record. Driver History Reports are required to be submitted on a quarterly basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with homeless population preferred.
• Experience in dealing with clients possessing multiple barriers to employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets individually with all clients assigned on caseload for employment search assistance on a weekly basis.
• Assists clients with collecting work history, marketable skills, and interest for employment search.
• Assesses clients' need for supportive services and initiates appropriate supportive services.
• Creates an Employment Development Plan with clients identifying areas of interest, as well as target vocational areas.
• Ensures a detailed case file is maintained on each client and assures all client files include a skill set assessment.
• Assists client with creating a professional resume and cover letter, as well as helping create a master application to use as a reference when completing applications for employment.
• Identifies employment opportunities and employer contacts.
• Contacts new employers on a weekly basis to explore new relationships and employment opportunities for the clients.
• Facilitates workshops such as resume preparation and interviewing and conducts mock interviews with clients to help develop interview skills.
• Meets wage and placement goals as set by supervisor.
• Documents all client progress in the case note section of the client file and/or on various workforce forms in the client file.
• Obtains Employment Verification Letter (EVL) and/or pay stub within first two weeks of employment.
• Conducts meetings with employment partners to present the organization's programs and to secure job openings.
• Assists with securing interviews for clients based on information obtained during the client/Employment Specialist meeting.
• Oversees job readiness and retention classes for clients to increase marketable work-related skills for obtaining and retaining employment.
• Maintains a database of local area employers.
• Contacts database employers at a minimum of once per month, to secure job openings for clients and to maintain employer relationship.
• Presentations of clients' employment backgrounds to prospective employers.
• Completes all required reports, and handles special projects as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Attends local chamber meetings, job fairs, and other pertinent meetings and events.
• Coordinates Career Fairs, Job Clubs, On-the-Job Training Programs, and Work Therapy Programs with clients and prospective employers.
• Assists with daily operations of the Career Center.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 15 paid Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• Paid sick and vacation time
• 403B
• 90% of the employee only premium is paid for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level