Employment Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for the development of an employment network and fostering resources to facilitate job leads for program participants. This position supports the program's goals by providing placement assistance and job readiness training/assistance to participants and all referred clientele.

Pay

$28.84 an hour - approx. $60,000 annually. FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.

Schedule

8am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday and Monday off).

About the Role

Conducts outreach to referral source(s) provided by contractor. Maintains and provides documentation of placement activity (i.e.: pay stub, employment verification, etc.). Completes progress notes for participants’ activities related to referrals, placements, and relocation efforts. Conducts individual assessment and needs analysis for placement readiness of participants. Acts as a positive role model while providing support for those who are seeking employment. Knowledgeable of and complies with all contractual requirements of the program. Coordinates with Supervisor to identify challenges and provide advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains weekly email network of job leads.
• Administers WOTC / WTW tax credits to potential employers.
• Contacts and maintains positive relationship with employers to identify job opportunities and listings.
• Provides job readiness training/assessment and assists program participants in the formulation of job search plans for placement into permanent, full-time employment.
• Marks program participants to employers within the business community, as well as establish and maintain a network of employer contacts ready to hire program participants into various positions.
• Provides follow-up services to participants and employers to improve and maintain job retention.
• Documents all participant and employer contacts in CARES.
• Identifies qualified applicants and conducts screening interviews, administers tests, checks references, and evaluates applicants’ qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with work experience as a Placement Specialist/Job Developer.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years recruiting experience placing candidates in occupations/positions which are in heavy demand.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software as required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to network within the community and outside the community via phone/fax/emails and in person. Proficiency in English required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Math Skills: Must be excellent.
• Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.
• Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills. Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.
• Other Skills: Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.