Employment Specialist

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Wage: $18.00-$20.00/hr.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program offers seniors the opportunity to demonstrate their work ethic, enthusiasm, loyalty, and life experience empowering them to improve their economic self-sufficiency. We hire people who are customer-focused, caring, bright, and committed to the greater good with an extremely strong desire to help those in need. This position is responsible for relationship-building with businesses within our community. You will be responsible for working with participants to develop their confidence so that they can improve their income and self-reliance. You will work with a dynamic team of employment specialists across the state who work together to ensure participants have the skills and tools necessary to obtain employment. You will be responsible for coaching participants through challenges they face before and after they obtain employment. You will assist participants with outlining their skills via resume and cover letter development as well as interview preparation and job skills training. You will be responsible for working with and documenting your work with participants to ensure they are successful in their new jobs as well as to coach them on career advancement opportunities. We are customer-focused with a goal of income improvement for participants. This position requires superior customer service skills, the ability to effectively handle competing priorities, provide positive reinforcement to a wide variety of participants with varying skill levels, as well as creativity and belief in the mission of ESGW. You will have the personal opportunity to have a profound and positive impact on seniors in your own community.

Requirements

• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Working knowledge of community resources and employers.
• Experience working with persons with diverse backgrounds
• Proven interviewing, counseling, and customer service skills
• Ability to move from one task to another quickly and with ease.
• Ability to manage change with a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
• Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
• All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Experience

• High School/Equivalent
• Degree in social services or related field preferred but not required.
• 0-2 years
• Proven experience with job development and/or employment placement.
• Proven time management skills.

Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts
• 10% Discount on ESGW Services
• Employee Wellness Program
• 30% Discount at Goodwill Stores

Easterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ("PSLF") program. Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms. Contact your loan provider for more information.

Easterseals-Goodwill (ESGW) is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to maintaining a recruitment process that is fair and accessible to everyone.

Our goal is to foster a workplace that values diverse perspectives and creates an environment where individuals from various backgrounds feel respected and supported.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please inform us, and we will do our best to provide appropriate support.

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