Employment Specialist Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Job Overview
The Employment Specialist plays a crucial role in assisting individuals in securing meaningful employment while providing support and guidance throughout the job search process. This position focuses on fostering relationships with job seekers, employers, and community resources to facilitate successful employment outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of employment labor laws and workforce development strategies and a passion for mentoring and supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with developmental disabilities.

Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of job seekers to identify strengths, skills, and barriers to employment.
- Develop individualized employment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
- Provide training development sessions to enhance job readiness skills, including interviewing techniques and resume writing.
- Facilitate workshops and group sessions focused on workforce development topics.
- Collaborate with local employers to identify job openings and promote inclusive hiring practices.
- Offer addiction counseling support as needed, ensuring clients have access to necessary resources.
- Mentor clients throughout the job search process, providing ongoing support and encouragement.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and employment outcomes in compliance with relevant regulations.
- Educate clients about their rights under employment labor laws and assist them in navigating any workplace challenges.

Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or human services or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in recruiting, interviewing, or workforce development is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of employment labor laws and regulations affecting the workforce.
- Strong mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with addiction counseling principles is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and employers alike.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.
- Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is an advantage.

This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the lives of individuals seeking employment while contributing to the overall success of our community's workforce development initiatives.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Brunswick, NJ 08902: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20