Employment Specialist

Employment SpecialistAn Employment Specialist performs a variety of responsibilities that support individuals exploring occupation opportunities, development of skills and tools needed to obtain employment, and support once employment has been obtained to create sustained success. This is accomplished through various employment services including waivered employment services, performance-based agreement (PBA) services through Vocational Rehabilitative Services (VRS), standard VRS services, and Pre-Employment Transition (Pre-ETS) Services through VRS. As an ES (Employment Specialist), this job includes the completion of waivered services, PBA services, standard VRS services, one on one Pre-ETS services, and group Pre-ETS services.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneDuties/Responsibilities:The ability to complete all new employee training within an adequate timeframeTimely completion of accurate case notes documenting work.Timely responses to emails and phone calls from leadership and team members.Completion of and adherence to Key Performance Indicators noted weekly in client databaseCompletion and scheduling of initial meetings, 45-day meetings, semiannual, annual meetings, & VRS required milestones and documents within deadlines for all clientsAdherence to all policies and procedures within the divisionParticipation in team meetingsAssisting job seekers with tasks to reach self-identified goals. These tasks may include:Employment searchConsistent communication with professionals on the team of the job seeker including case manager, VRS counselors, and other service providersAssistance with resume creation and editingAttending the job seeker's team meetings and completing necessary forms as requested by the teamOutreach and networking for employment opportunities for those receiving servicesAdvocating on behalf of job seekers for accommodations and upward mobility, as well as teaching tools to allow the job seeker to be a self-advocateProviding on the job support– this may be partial or full shifts dependent upon the person's needs and include weekends, holidays and eveningsAssistance with creating a plan to achieve and maintain employment and implementation of created planContinuous education on employment services tasks and skillsTransportation as needed within the scope of employment servicesMeeting with job seekers in person within the community or their preferred settingSpecialized Pre-ETS and other VRS responsibilitiesBenefits:401KPaid Time OffMileage ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveFull Time Benefits:Paid HolidaysHealth InsuranceHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife and Disability InsuranceCritical Illness BenefitsAccident BenefitsWellness BenefitsRequirements:Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Ability to pass DHS (Department of Human Services) background checkEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver's license and insuranceAt least two years' related experience required