Appraisal Review, Business Administration, Career Counseling, Case Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Job Fairs, Medical Assistance, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Time Management, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago
Employment Specialist
ASHLIN Management Group is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativeof the knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or related service/science disciplines. At least three years of work experience in a social service and/or human service field, or experience involving engagement with employment hiring practices, employment training resources, interviewing and resume building skills, as well as experience working with employers to secure employment for others may be considered in lieu of a degree. Certification and/or licensure in relevant disciplines (for example, certified addictions counselor) may also substitute for educational requirements.
One year of experience involving engagement with and conducting appropriate connections of individuals, especially those experiencing homelessness, to employment or employment training services, conducting interview and resume preparation, or building relationships with employers for the purposes of hiring individuals
Knowledge of employment hiring practices, employment training resources, interviewing and resume building skills, the continuum of care for individuals experiencing homeless, as well as experience working with employers to secure employment for others is preferred
Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
Proficient at facilitation and coaching
Ability to create stimulating learning environments and keep clients engaged.
Mastery of all key activities that clients must complete to successfully gain and retain employment
Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving in individual or group settings
Ability to provide one-on-one job matching and employment retention assistance
Experience facilitating small and large groups, training, and presenting
Knowledge of diverse audiences
Ability to provide personalized assistance
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a deadline-oriented work environment
Percentage of Time Dedicated to Project
100 percent
Job Responsibilities
Provide excellent coaching, facilitation and teaching skills to clients assigned to the program
Responsible for tracking client's engagement status and overall employment and training activities
Create stimulating learning environment whereby clients continue to remain motivated throughout the employment preparation process
Assist clients with resume development
Build motivation and self-confidence
Evaluate client's skill levels to job match and counsels clients accordingly
Help ensure clients have attended interview workshops
Assist in conducting mock interviews
Conduct supervised job search sessions that train clients to identify opportunities in the employment community and to effectively secure employment
Works in collaboration with families and other partners to identify employment opportunities to clients
Interpret CASAS ESC appraisal scores, review results with the clients and their assigned case manager
Assist staff in workshop activities, recruitment, job fairs and other employment activities in and outside of the Resource Center
Explore barriers to housing stability, employment placement and retention, counsels clients accordingly and engages them immediately in alternative job placements
Meet with clients as well as maintains case notes on all client contacts
Perform other duties as may be assigned by management
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Salary; commensurate with experience
Benefits package (including medical, tuition assistance and 401k)
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In addition to the essential function listed above, the employee shall get along with others, function as a team player, accept constructive criticism from supervision and follow the work rules.