Employment Specialist – Prestige Workforce

Provide innovative, person-centered employment based services to people with disabilities. The Employment Specialist will provide onsite job searching and coaching to adults to help them learn their job duties and maintain employment. The Employment Specialist will seek local employers to partner with to place our candidates. The Employment Specialist shall follow company instruction and provide a level of service to its customers that meet and exceed the standards of excellence

• Assists clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills as well as build vocational skills; provides feedback and guidance to ensure employment is successful.
• Works with supervisors at partner job sites to ensure that any issues are addressed as quickly as possible.
• Assist participants with job search activities, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing, and completing job applications.
• 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. Participates in face-to-face meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors.
• Work with local employers and employment groups to identify general and specific employment opportunities for client placement
• Educates employers about the individual's strengths, the benefits of inclusive hiring, and the support systems available.
• Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week.

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Interpersonal Skills
• Sales Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Other Requirements:
  • Open availability required: must be available during days and evenings.
  • 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
  • Confidentiality and the ability to meet multiple deadlines is required.
  • Must have own computer, access to printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.
  • You’re self-motivated, organized, and able to manage your own schedule without being tied to a desk.

Education:

• High School diploma required:
  Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching, sales, social services or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Experienced with Google Workspace – Google Drive, GMail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc. or Microsoft

$16.00 to $17.00

Please send me your cover letter and resume. You can also apply