Employment Specialist

About the role

The Employment Specialist (ES) at employU is responsible for creating and implementing a plan for each assigned customer in efforts to find employment that fits their job goals, interests, and is a reasonable distance from their home. The ES follows company instruction and provides a level of service that meets and exceeds the standards of excellence.

Requirements

• The estimated average, annual pay rate for this full-time, hourly position is $60,000-$70,000/year which includes an hourly pay rate, plus an estimated $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
• Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.
• No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM Experience Preferred.
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Skills

• Job Knowledge
• Leadership
• Critical and Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Sales Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills & Abilities

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance