Employment Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the targeted job markets, area employers, armed forces recruitment offices, community agencies, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills both oral and written; strong presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven job placement marketing skills
• Ability to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies
• Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
• Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Military recruitment experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a relationship with all local and regional WIA partners and other employment and training organizations, placement agencies, etc.
• Identifies and maintains linkages for potential employment, advanced training, military and other placement opportunities for all terminating students.
• Maintains liaisons with employers, labor unions, state employment service offices, and Job Corps’ placement and support agencies/contractors to facilitate the on-going and continuous placement of students.
• Participates in employer-oriented community activities.
• Identifies separated students no longer employed or in school and ensures another reconnection with a placement agency, school or remote Career Transition Specialist.
• Conducts interviews with students entering the Career Transition Phase and provides further focus on job search techniques.
• Creates and maintains a caseload of active students and maintains bi-weekly and monthly contact by telephone.
• Visits classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with Career Transition services.
• Coordinates mock interview sessions, job fairs and career days.
• Identifies support services needed for relocation; arranges transportation; makes referrals to support services agencies.
• Initiates contact with former enrollee students prior to their separation from the Center.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays