What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Expert Vocational Insights LLC?
Job Title: Employment Specialist
Location: Colorado, Hybrid
Job Type: Part Time
Hourly Rate: $22-$25/hour
Reports To: Manager of Employment Services
Job Summary
The Employment Specialist provides guidance, training, and mentorship to job seekers, helping them develop essential skills, build confidence, and achieve employment goals. Working with diverse clients, including those with disabilities, career changers, and individuals re-entering the workforce—you will offer personalized support to help clients find, secure, and retain meaningful employment. This role involves both remote and in-person meetings across various Colorado communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Career Counseling: Offer one-on-one job search assistance, including career goal setting, resume building, and LinkedIn profile creation.
- Workshops: Conduct sessions on interview skills, workplace communication, and professional etiquette.
- Employer Relations: Build partnerships with local employers to facilitate job placements and internships.
- Client Support: Assist individuals, including those with disabilities, in overcoming job market challenges, providing necessary accommodation.
- Job Retention: Offer ongoing post-placement support to help clients adjust to work, address challenges, and plan long-term career growth.
- Progress Tracking: Maintain detailed client records, track outcomes, and prepare reports on success rates.
- Client Advocacy: Advocate for clients by promoting inclusivity and accessibility with employers.
- Other tasks: You may be asked to do other tasks that are assigned that are not listed.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, HR, social work, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Employment Support Professional) are a plus.
- Experience: Preferred 2 years in coaching, career counseling, or workforce development; experience with diverse client needs is an asset, or other related experience.
- Skills: Excellent communication, client rapport, knowledge of job search strategies, and knowledge in resume writing, interviewing, and career planning.
Working Conditions
- Travel: Required to job sites, community spaces, and job fairs.
- Hours: Flexible, including potential evenings or weekends to accommodate client needs, we are also flexible with our team if you need a flexible schedule for school.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@eviclaims.com outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Longmont, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25