EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - SANDERSON, FL

About the role

The Employment Specialist is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing assessment tools and training resources to gather information regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of the Florida Department of Corrections. They also create training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assist clients in achieving employment goals. Additionally, they establish working relationships with employers, community agencies, and other potential job sources to assist with job placement. They must maintain current knowledge of occupational outlooks for jobs and regularly update responsibilities and qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals. They are also expected to develop and utilize knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, as well as community services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and implement assessment tools and training resources to gather information regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of the Florida Department of Corrections.
• Create training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assist clients in achieving employment goals.
• Establish working relationships with employers, community agencies, and other potential job sources to assist with job placement.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational outlooks for jobs and regularly update responsibilities and qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals.
• Develop and utilize knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, as well as community services and resources.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Two years of relevant experience

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; employee wellness program; employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match; short-term and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance; flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year; 9 paid company holidays; work-life balance.
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs; tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year; eLearning access to online courses providing CEU’s and job-related training; clinical supervision: formal and informal guidance.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the posted information.

Schedule

Work schedule details are not specified in the posted information.