What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Service Representative position at Metro Community Ministries Inc.?
Metro Community Ministries Inc.
Transforming Tomorrow…Today
Job Announcement
MCMI is currently seeking applicants for the position of Business Service Representative to work with Youth who have been expelled from a school OR had juvenile or adult justice system contact, Successful applicants will have experience working with individuals from a variety of cultures, ethnicities, abilities, and educational levels. Knowledge of issues affecting youth with Justice system engagement or trouble/issues within school is an essential skill set. Knowledge and experience working with community service providers to expand participant access to additional supportive services, and working with Local Employers and Schooling entities in providing information on referred clients. Must have the ability to manage participant services, job placement assistance, vocational training, credentialing options, and manage participant files, including effective documentation of services; workshop and group facilitation. Must demonstrate the ability to be self- led and collaborate with other agency staff to offer an effective and efficient wrap-around approach to service delivery. Ability promote the program through community outreach activities, recruiting potential participants, and connecting with community and other service providers is essential to this individual’s success.
Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume to biz@mcmserves.org
Job Title: Business Service Representative FTE: 1.0-40 hours/week Status: Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement Supervisor: Program Manager
General Function
The general function of these positions is to support access to community resources, develop individualized service plan including but not limited to job placement and retention, education, workshop facilitation and retention success. This position is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the program designed to offer participants, and their families, the opportunity to identify and resolve barriers towards leading productive, contented, self-sufficient lives
Functional Responsibilities
Facilitate mentor-based workshops and sessions, which include job preparation, life skills, leadership development, healthy relationships, service learning; Offer guidance services, employment, and workforce skills; Identify and resolve barriers related to employment, education and self-sufficiency;
Working seamlessly with other support staff; Assist with job training, placement and retention, vocational training enrollment and completion assistance. Facilitate employer relationships to enhance job placement and job retention options. Coordinate efforts with established credentialed training providers and Educational institutes. Work with participants to assure readiness for schooling, the workforce and work environment. Staff, manage and support the Employer Advisory
Network to advise on effective job search and job placement strategies.
Education/Experience
Applicants must have experience working with youth of various backgrounds, including justice involved, low income, and Dropped out of school. Experience in social work, social services related
MCMI is an EOE
field preferred. Flexibility and adaptability are added assets to the position and to the organization.
Reliable transportation is required with car insurance.
MCMI is an EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $40,000