Participant Specialist
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. 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 Columbus 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.
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
Benefits
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
