Employment Specialist(Human Services )
2 weeks ago
Purpose of Position: The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting Education and Employment Services clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their education and employment plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advocates for the mission of the organization and promotes and upholds the agency's values.
- Provides education and employment career planning services to clients in all our programs.
- Stays current on related employment trends and opportunities to guide students when career planning and job searching.
- Assists clients access education, employment and job training services,
- Collaborates with case manager in regards to students needs and progress.
- Develops relationships with area employers to gauge employment needs and develop job opportunities for clients.
- Provides job readiness activities (i.e. resume writing, online job applications, interview practice etc.) one on one and in small groups.
- Assists clients in overcoming barriers to employment and retention.
- Maintains case notes and job placement information on all clients.
- Develops strong relationships with current and future referral sources to ensure appropriate referrals and maintain positive program reputation.
- Back up support to the Intake & Assessment Coordinator.
- Timely completion of all client/program related documentation, reports and paperwork.
- Maintains proper, updated, student records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience and Education:
- Associates Degree or advanced certification preferred, extensive experience may substitute for degree.
- 2 years experience working in the field of human services, adult education, employment or vocational training.
- Some experience working with homeless or disconnected populations a plus. (homeless, disabled persons, ex – offenders, persons in recovery).
- Experience navigating RI’s workforce development / employment & training system.
- Experience accessing resources available to job seekers and persons in crisis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Committed to working with the homeless and disconnected population.
- Must be computer-literate with competence in Microsoft Word, email, and web applications.
- Highly organized and able to handle rapidly changing priorities.
- Effective problem-solver.
- Outgoing, able to establish and maintain relationships with referral sources, trainees and employers.
- Quick learner interested in expanding knowledge and experience in non-profit, social services, etc., environment.
- Knowledge of employment opportunities and services in RI (i.e. netWORKri, job developer networks etc.).
- Networking with employment agencies, employers and colleagues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Team builder-can inspire and motivate client trainees to perform their best.
- Can work effectively independently as well as a member of a team.
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