Employment Specialist

About the role

The Senior Community Service Employment Program offers seniors the opportunity to improve their economic self-sufficiency by demonstrating their work ethic, enthusiasm, loyalty, and life experience. We hire people who are customer-focused, caring, bright, and committed to the greater good with an extremely strong desire to help those in need.

Responsibilities

• Relationship-building with businesses within our community
• Developing participants' confidence to improve their income and self-reliance
• Ensuring participants have the skills and tools necessary to obtain employment
• Coaching participants through challenges before and after obtaining employment
• Assisting participants with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and job skills training
• Documenting and coaching participants on career advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Working knowledge of community resources and employers
• Experience working with persons with diverse backgrounds
• Proven interviewing, counseling, and customer service skills
• Able to move from one task to another quickly and with ease
• Able to manage change with a positive attitude

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community
• Physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and voluntary products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 10% Discount on ESGW Services
• Employee Wellness Program
• 30% Discount at Goodwill Stores

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00/hr

Schedule

Full-time position

Qualifications

• High School/Equivalent Degree in social services or related field preferred but not required
• 0-2 years of proven experience with job development and/or employment placement
• Proven time management skills

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Effective handling of competing priorities
• Positive reinforcement to a wide variety of participants with varying skill levels
• Creativity and belief in the mission of ESGW

Benefits

• Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms
• Easterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) program

Contact Information

To apply, visit www.esgw.org/jobs