CORE Employment Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Banner Position Number

R10526

Position Title

CORE Employment Specialist

Classification Title

MURC-Other Bus Operations Spec

Department

SOM-Family Comm. Health - RC5310

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - CORE Employment Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for assessing, providing workforce development and coaching, and placing participants in the workforce in the CORE Hub 1 region that includes Cabell, Lincoln, Putnam, and Wayne counites and provide support to other CORE service areas. The employment specialist reports to Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment program director.

DUTIES / POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES PART I - PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES :

1.1 Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.

1.2 Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.

1.3 Timely - recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.

1.4 Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.

1.5 Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.

1.6 Thorough - meets all the requirements of his / her position. Can evaluate and follow-up on his / her services.

1.7 Follows dress code policy.

1.8 Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

PART II - ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES :

2.1 Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers.

2.2 Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.

2.3 Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.

2.4 Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.

2.5 Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.

2.6 Cooperates with other departments / offices and work groups.

2.7 Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians etc.).

2.8 Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

PART III - ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES :

3.1 Attendance - maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.

3.2 Punctuality - reports to work on time and is ready for duty.

3.3 Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period

PART IV - WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

4.1 Engages with participants and establishes professional, trusting, and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.

4.2 Assesses participants' employability skills, vocational functioning, and barriers to employment using motivational interviewing techniques, background information, and work experiences.

4.3 Provides job development assistance, resume development, and conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of people on his / her caseload.

4.4 Maintains and documents weekly contact with participant caseload to provide employability coaching, and review job placement progress.

4.5 Engage, establish, and grow partner relationships with community agencies including referral, community resource agencies, career-skills training programs, and employers.

4.6 Meets baseline monthly program goals : 10 referrals per month, 5 job placements per month, and 1 employer business partner per month (subject to change based on program and seasonal needs).

4.7 Actively engages with community organizations to build awareness, participate in outreach events, and identify community resources to support participants and remove barriers to employment.

4.8 Provides education and support to employers to support healthy and safe workplaces.

4.9 Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by program director and internal leadership. 4.10 Research current local labor market information to guide CORE services.

4.11 Attend in-person and virtual staff meetings and adhere to program procedures and other duties as assigned.

4.12 Ability to manage and respond to multiple tasks and deadlines using effective time management skill

Location

OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in human resource, social services, business management or related fields.

Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

MR0745

Open Date

11 / 27 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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