employU
About the Role
A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance: This is what you can expect working at employU!
Job Type Full-time
Estimated Pay The estimated average, annual pay rate for this full-time, hourly position is $60,000-$70,000/year, which includes an hourly pay rate, plus an estimated bonus.
Position Summary The Employment Specialist (ES) is responsible for creating and implementing a plan for each assigned customer in efforts to find employment that fits their job goal, interests and is a reasonable distance from their home. The customer’s plan is to include actions to aid in the retention of the position for a designated period of time. The Employment Specialist shall follow company instruction and provide a level of service to its customers that meet and exceeds the standards of excellence.
Benefits for Full-time Employees
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Benefits for Part-time Employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Essential Functions
Organizes area Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) campaigns and works to develop new business relationships; assists the team to ensure appropriate and sufficient area MOU development.
Supervises, trains and assists Job Coaches (JC) with job activities; monitors JC work hours to ensure proper tracking.
Searches for OJT opportunities that match the customer’s interests, abilities and are a reasonable distance to their home; researches online job boards, company websites and social media; networks with hiring managers and human resources to promote service in efforts to find OJT opportunities.
Assists customers with applications and assessments as needed.
Helps the customer prepare for interviews by providing instruction on how to write a resume, how to complete and follow-up on job applications; assists and coaches customers with interviewing skills.
Maintains contact with customers via phone, text, email or in person on a regular basis prior to placement; documents all customer information in database program; communicates with each customer a minimum of once per week and meets with customers in person no less than once per month.
Assists customers in following up on applications with specific employers; documents customer’s progress in database program; transports customer as needed to assist in the application follow-up and interview process.
Ensures the customer begins and retains employment by offering support, ensuring appropriate training, coaching and communicating through the life of the case; communicates with employers and helps to solve issues that may arise to ensure job retention.
Maintains regular communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors regarding the progress of each customer.
Drives clients to various locations as needed.
Completes other assigned tasks as directed.
Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
Job Knowledge
Leadership
Critical and Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving/Analysis
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Sales Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Skills & Abilities
High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.
No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
Ability to pass a level 2 background check.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM Experience Preferred.
SUPERVISION
Supervises Job Coach positions.
TRAVEL
Local travel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations.
Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Type Full-time
Estimated Pay The estimated average, annual pay rate for this full-time, hourly position is $60,000-$70,000/year, which includes an hourly pay rate, plus an estimated bonus.
Position Summary The Employment Specialist (ES) is responsible for creating and implementing a plan for each assigned customer in efforts to find employment that fits their job goal, interests and is a reasonable distance from their home. The customer’s plan is to include actions to aid in the retention of the position for a designated period of time. The Employment Specialist shall follow company instruction and provide a level of service to its customers that meet and exceeds the standards of excellence.
Benefits for Full-time Employees
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Benefits for Part-time Employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Essential Functions
Organizes area Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) campaigns and works to develop new business relationships; assists the team to ensure appropriate and sufficient area MOU development.
Supervises, trains and assists Job Coaches (JC) with job activities; monitors JC work hours to ensure proper tracking.
Searches for OJT opportunities that match the customer’s interests, abilities and are a reasonable distance to their home; researches online job boards, company websites and social media; networks with hiring managers and human resources to promote service in efforts to find OJT opportunities.
Assists customers with applications and assessments as needed.
Helps the customer prepare for interviews by providing instruction on how to write a resume, how to complete and follow-up on job applications; assists and coaches customers with interviewing skills.
Maintains contact with customers via phone, text, email or in person on a regular basis prior to placement; documents all customer information in database program; communicates with each customer a minimum of once per week and meets with customers in person no less than once per month.
Assists customers in following up on applications with specific employers; documents customer’s progress in database program; transports customer as needed to assist in the application follow-up and interview process.
Ensures the customer begins and retains employment by offering support, ensuring appropriate training, coaching and communicating through the life of the case; communicates with employers and helps to solve issues that may arise to ensure job retention.
Maintains regular communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors regarding the progress of each customer.
Drives clients to various locations as needed.
Completes other assigned tasks as directed.
Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
Job Knowledge
Leadership
Critical and Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving/Analysis
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Sales Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Skills & Abilities
High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.
No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
Ability to pass a level 2 background check.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM Experience Preferred.
SUPERVISION
Supervises Job Coach positions.
TRAVEL
Local travel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations.
Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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