Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist will conduct assessment interviews to gather information relative to client's skills, education and interests. He/she will design and facilitate vocational/employment groups and maintain an active employment vocational/educational data bank and serve as Program Representative at Workforce and Employment Initiatives and Meetings. The specialist will identify barriers to employment e.g.-ESL, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and in collaboration with Case Manager make appropriate referrals. Provide career coaching and assist with resume preparation, job search and filing applications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
• Provides hands on job training to consumers at job sites.
• Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
• Keeps abreast of consumer's employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains updated information and progress notes in consumer case records.
• Assists consumers with job readiness and search activities.
• Co-facilitates weekly Work Readiness Seminar.
• Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
• Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
• Reports all relevant information to supervisor and program staff.
• Interprets relevant information to resolve problems, effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions.
• Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies.
• Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures.
• Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines, carries out directives, organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively while using resources wisely.
• Willingness to initiate new ideas, consistently looks for better ways of doing things.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can be relied upon to be available as needed, modeling good attendance and punctuality practices.
• Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect, models appropriate behavior, represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources.
• Supports the missions and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumers and staff.
• Maintains positive enthusiasm toward job accountabilities and objectives, persists with extra effort and overcomes obstacles to get the job done.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adults of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Evening hours are required.

Experience: Not required Employment: Full-time Salary: $19.23 – $20.19 hourly Starting time: Immediate start!

About Services for the Underserved, Inc.: Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.