Employment Specialist

EmployU, Inc • FL

198d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Join Our Team! A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance: This is what you can expect working at employU! Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and the confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those looking for career advancement.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred.
• No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM experience preferred.
• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
• Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
• Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Organizes area Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) campaigns and works to develop new business relationships.
• Supervises, trains and assists Job Coaches (JC) with job activities; monitors JC work hours to ensure proper tracking.
• Searches for OJT opportunities that match the customer’s interests, abilities and are a reasonable distance to their home.
• Assists customers with applications and assessments as needed.
• Helps the customer prepare for interviews by providing instruction on how to write a resume, how to complete and follow-up on job applications; assists and coaches customers with interviewing skills.
• Maintains contact with customers via phone, text, email or in person on a regular basis prior to placement.
• Assists customers in following up on applications with specific employers.
• Ensures the customer begins and retains employment by offering support, ensuring appropriate training, coaching and communicating through the life of the case.
• Maintains regular communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors regarding the progress of each customer.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Completes other assigned tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees