What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Developing Community Opportunities LLC?
Developing Community Opportunities, LLC is looking to add a new member to our employment services team. As an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST you will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities in order to achieve a positive employment outcome.
Employment Specialists meet with individuals to help them search for employment opportunities and make vital contacts with employers. They also develop relationships with local businesses and schools for employment and assessment services.
Employment Specialists are goal oriented, outgoing, hardworking, ambitious, and have a
passion for seeing people succeed in their lives!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts initial intake interviews for the purpose of establishing a positive working relationship and collection of information such as education, work history, and vocational interests. Meet with individuals to help them search for employment opportunities and make vital contacts with employers. Work with youth in the local schools to teach them pre-employment services to prepare them for the workforce. Provide career counseling, placement, job seeking skills training, and retention services for program participants.
Act as a client advocate, when necessary, in efforts to promote and/or coordinate services
Daily report writing of activities that show the work that was done towards the individual’s
vocational goal.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and a solid
understanding of dealing with diverse consumer populations.
Demonstrated outstanding professionalism and the ability to execute thoughtful judgment are a must.
Ability to maintain established relationships and cultivate new business.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, quality, and strict adherence to deadlines.
REQUIRED / PREFERRED:
Able to pass a criminal background check
Driver license with a good record and reliable transportation
Reliable employment background references
Post-Secondary education preferred but not required
Ability to work a flexible schedule
If interested please send resumes to: Attention Human Resources to dco.resumes@gmail.com or mail to DCO LLC - PO Box 106 Port Clinton, OH 43452
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
