Employment Specialist
Position Summary
The Employment Specialist (ES) is responsible for creating and implementing a plan for each assigned customer in efforts to find employment that fits their job goal, interests and is a reasonable distance from their home. The customer's plan is to include actions to aid in the retention of the position for a designated period of time. The Employment Specialist shall follow company instruction and provide a level of service to its customers that meet and exceed the standards of excellence.
Employment Opportunities
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 bonus. In addition, this position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
About the Role
At employU, our culture is EPIC. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve. employU Values Statement — EPIC: Empowerment, Passion, Integrity, Commitment.
Qualifications
- Job Knowledge
- Leadership
- Critical and Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Sales Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Skills & Abilities
- Education: High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred.
- Experience: 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.
- Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM experience preferred.
- Background Screening Requirement: This position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Other Requirements: 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. Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required. Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.
Supervision
Supervises Job Coach positions.
Travel
Local travel required.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Office environment and in the field at various business locations. Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.