Employment Specialist
About The Position
The Employment Specialist works under the supervision of the Employment Services Coordinator to help participants secure permanent employment through individual employment case management and job-readiness training. The role includes assessing participants’ backgrounds and employment needs, developing individual employment plans, connecting participants with support services, and helping them address barriers to employment. The position also provides support after placement to promote long-term job retention and works with Rapid Re-Housing staff to support eligible residents’ housing program participation and housing retention.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in casework or employment and training programs, or an associate degree and four years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to identify participant needs and appropriate support services.
- Ability to motivate program participants.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Computer skills in Word and Excel.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle available for work.
Responsibilities
- Identify, contact, and recruit eligible participants for the program population.
- Assess each participant’s education, work experience, skills, abilities, and qualifications to determine employment suitability.
- Develop an Individual Employment Plan for each participant, outlining employment-related needs and goals.
- Evaluate progress toward planned goals and document participants’ accomplishments.
- Provide intensive employment case management and connect participants with specialized or support services as needed.
- Help participants develop resumes and other employment documents, and assist them with securing interview clothing, childcare, and transportation.
- Plan, develop, and facilitate prerequisite training in job-search and job-readiness techniques.
- Help participants identify and resolve barriers to employability and work with the job development team to match them with suitable employment opportunities.
- Provide post-employment services to promote long-term job retention.
- Conduct outreach using methods such as email, home visits, and phone calls.
- Participate in staff and other required meetings, including monthly team case conferences or other meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, current participant records; prepare weekly and monthly reports; and collect, organize, and analyze program data.
- Coordinate with Rapid Re-Housing staff to ensure qualified residents are accepted into the Housing program and receive ongoing housing retention services.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
