Employment Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Meet individually with assigned clients on a weekly basis to provide employment search assistance, identify work history, marketable skills, employment interests, and vocational goals.
• Create Employment Development Plans with clients that identify areas of interest, target vocational fields, and steps needed to support successful employment placement.
• Aid clients with creating professional resumes, cover letters, and master applications to support their employment search.
• Identify employment opportunities, develop employer contacts, and reach out to new employers weekly to explore job opportunities and build community partnerships.
• Facilitate employment workshops, including resume preparation, interviewing skills, and mock interviews to help clients build confidence and readiness.
• Assist with securing interviews for clients based on their skills, goals, and employment background while working to meet wage and placement goals established by the supervisor.
• Document client progress in case notes and workforce forms, obtain Employment Verification Letters or pay stubs within the first two weeks of employment, and complete required reports as assigned.
• Attend chamber meetings, job fairs, employer meetings, and other community events to promote employment opportunities and strengthen employer relationships.
• Support the daily operations of the Career Center and assist with special projects as assigned by the Workforce Development Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services, or a related field required. A minimum of two years of experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• Minimum of one year of previous job development experience preferred, preferably in a government-funded or staffing environment.
• Experience working with homeless individuals and/or veterans preferred.
• Experience supporting clients with multiple barriers to employment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to groups.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse clients, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet-based tools.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete provided driver training.