Participant Specialist

The Legacy Link Inc • Oakwood, GA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. A Participant Specialist is a traveling senior employment caseworker whose primary duty is to drive to the county of an interested applicant to conduct an in-person application, allowing the applicant to join our senior job training program. An additional duty includes recruiting nonprofit and government agencies to host our job-training participants. Both activities require travel—typically two days per week—using your personal vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate. When not traveling, the Participant Specialist works in the office to ensure in-person interaction with Participant Assistants. The role is fast-paced and requires managing multiple competing priorities. The program’s overall goal is to help seniors become 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
• 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 where required
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED