What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Assistant position at Oriana House, Inc.?
Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Establishes and identifies a community network of employers willing to hire Oriana House, Inc., clients.
- Maintains positive and professional communication with established employer contacts and acts as a liaison between employers, clients, and Agency employees.
- Researches and implements new methods for increasing employment contacts.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with private and public agencies and faith-based organizations to identify employment resources.
- Actively researches, locates, and meets with potential employers in the community.
- Compiles job bank directory based upon current needs and communicates this information to staff and clients in an effective and timely manner.
- Updates master employer listing monthly to ensure up-to-date information is available for employment staff.
- Maintains frequent and effective contact with welfare agencies, chamber of commerce, ODJFS, Job Center, and other civic groups to keep abreast of employment opportunities in the community.
- Surveys internet, newspapers, and other sources to locate employment opportunities for clients.
- Performs employment/ assessments. Determines suitability and readiness of employment based on findings. Communicates information to Caseworkers and referring agencies in a timely manner as needed.
- Delivers Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Offenders Seeking Employment (CBI-EMP) to clients in an accurate and effective manner.
- Verifies employment and maintains accurate client records as needed.
- Assess the Agency and community need for employment. Researches and develops potential programming for clients.
- Consults with Academic and Employment Coordinator to identify need for new programs or modify existing employment/vocational programming.
- Assists Academic and Employment Coordinator in training department employees in areas related to employment. Helps identify training needs. Assists with conducting trainings.
- Assists Academic and Employment Coordinator with continuous quality improvement of employment programming including, but not limited to: observing employment readiness, employment aftercare, and individual sessions. Audits employment documentation and provides feedback on findings.
- Assists the Academic and Employment Coordinator with developing and implementing employment strategic plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Education or related field required. Employment placement experience preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
PAY RATE: Starting at $17.20
Full Time Benefits Package includes:
- Medical Insurance and Prescription Card
- Paid Hospital Days
- Eight Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 10 Vacation Days per year
- 10 Personal-Sick Days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Wellness Program and Incentives, including FitThumb Wellness App.
Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.
Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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