Participant Assistant

The Legacy Link Inc•Oakwood, GA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Manages all phases of the Senior Community Services Employment Program for assigned region, including enrollments, transfers, placements, host agency recruitment/training, IEPs, and case management. Oakwood Office Summary: We are hiring a Participant Specialist based in the Oakwood Legacy Link office. This person oversees approximately 21 counties with approximately 100 trainees on the case load. The Participant Specialist has direct reports, Participant Assistants, who report in-person to the office. A Participant Specialist is a traveling senior employment caseworker whose primary duty is to drive to the county of the interested applicant to conduct an in-person application, enabling the applicant to join our senior job training program. A secondary duty involves recruiting non-profit and government agencies to host our job training seniors. Both activities require travel, typically 2 days per week using your personal vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed based on the IRS Standard Mileage rate. When not traveling, the Participant Specialist works out of the Oakwood office. The role is fast-paced and involves managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ultimate goal of the program is to make seniors employable through paid job training opportunities at nonprofit or government agencies. This position REQUIRES travel to regional counties at least 2 times per week in your personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement based on the IRS Standard Mileage rate. Overnight travel is required, usually twice per year for statewide meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma and nonprofit, case management, or transferable experience
Valid Georgia Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle
Knowledge of employment services and supportive services in the region
Ability to communicate the goals and objectives of SCSEP to older adults (of various education levels), training site staff, and potential employers
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Proficient computer skills with emphasis on accuracy of data captured
Problem-solving skills
Ability to follow instructions (frequently coming by email)

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in social service area

Responsibilities

Recruit, enroll, and manage local senior trainees (SCSEP participants)
Develop and manage community partnerships, primarily host agencies
Travel at least twice per week to conduct enrollments in regional areas (spanning ~21 counties)
Ensure performance goals and compliance measures are met by submitting accurate and timely paperwork
Recruit, train, and provide ongoing mentorship to Participant Assistants in the assigned office
Participate as a board member for workforce partners across the region
Assist with community outreach and education efforts to grow SCSEP, including presentations
Assist with payroll functions for assigned participants
Travel frequently to regional sites with the possibility of overnight stays
Marketing and recruitment for SCSEP
HIPAA compliance