Employment Specialist
About The Position
Are you ready to help others succeed?? Do you have experience working with adults with disabilities? To The Rescue is looking for our next Employment Specialist to help our members meet their goal of finding and maintaining gainful employment in the community. As an Employment Specialist you will assist our members with the following: Models good basic work habits for job candidate Assist in orienting job candidate to the employer Maintains and updates resumes and cover letters for job candidates employment interests Completes and assist job candidates with employment applications Maintains ongoing communication with job candidate and the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) Serves as a liaison between job candidates and their potential employers As an Employment Specialist your main responsibilities will be: Completes documentation for all services rendered timely. Completes documentation as needed for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings Acts as the face of the program and meets with potential employers/follow up on potential leads Meets with job seeker as needed for employment services limiting non-bill time from staff Prepare onsite analysis of job candidate skills Research and network with the current job market Completes required documentation for services provided within the required timeframe Performs additional duties as assigned If you have strong leadership skills, if you can stay organized and communicate effectively with hiring managers, staff and other team members we want to meet with you! Must have a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or related field and/or four or more years of related experience. Pay based on experience, level of education and years in the field. Up to $20/hr Travel Frequent travel within a 45-mile radius is expected for this position. Travel beyond a 45-mile radius may be required. #INDHP
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or related field and/or four or more years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Completes documentation for all services rendered timely.
- Completes documentation as needed for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings
- Acts as the face of the program and meets with potential employers/follow up on potential leads
- Meets with job seeker as needed for employment services limiting non-bill time from staff
- Prepare onsite analysis of job candidate skills
- Research and network with the current job market
- Completes required documentation for services provided within the required timeframe
- Performs additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
