Employment Specialist

4 days ago


Lakeland, Florida, United States Tampa Bay Academy of Hope Full time
Job Overview

The Tampa Bay Academy of Hope is seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to join our team in supporting returning veterans through comprehensive employment services. This role is a vital part of our Second Chance Heroes program, dedicated to enhancing veteran stability and success through strategic peer support and robust community engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Peer Support Recruitment: Recruit, train, and match 20 peer supporters per year who can provide mentoring and support to the program participants, promoting effective reintegration into society.
  • Follow-Up and Retention: Conduct regular follow-ups with all program participants to ensure high engagement and retention rates of at least 90%, collecting essential documentation such as paycheck stubs and benefits notifications.
  • Life Skills Training: Provide life skills training sessions bi-weekly to participants post-release and weekly to participants pre-release, aiming to equip them with necessary tools for successful reintegration.
  • Community Outreach: Increase partnerships with at least 10 new resource agencies per year to enhance the support network available to participants, including local veteran support groups and VFWs.
Competencies and Qualifications
  • Community Engagement: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations and resources.
  • Program Management: Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Empathy and Support: Demonstrated ability to understand and empathize with the challenges faced by returning veterans.
Role Impact and Expectations

In this role, you will directly contribute to the core goals of the Second Chance Heroes program by enhancing veteran stability and success through strategic peer support and robust community engagement. Your efforts in recruitment, retention, and training will be critical to achieving the programs objectives of reducing recidivism, improving employment outcomes, and fostering educational and vocational advancement.

Salary Information

We offer a competitive salary range of $38,500 - $40,500 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional passionate about making a difference in veterans' lives through active community service and support.



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