Employment Resource Specialist

Full Time 40 hours per week

Department: Welcome Center

Reports To: Program Director

Summary: The Employment Resource Specialist implements the employment program including job development, job readiness, job placement and job retention. Assists in developing and maintaining a job bank of potential employers Responsible for case management duties including case file development and maintenance, and resource development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

· Maintain ongoing communications with referral sources.

· Coordinate and oversee employment opportunities.

· Conduct intake data collection and performs resident job readiness assessment.

· Establish job placement for clients.

· Develop and maintain employer contacts for the purpose of developing a list of employers interested in hiring this population.

· Prepares, plans and facilitates individual and group training sessions.

· Conduct employment curriculum and individual sessions to enable residents to be better prepared for job search.

· Document training sessions and job search activities through progress reports.

· Collaborates with program staff regarding development of the resident’s employment goals in the Individual Service Plan

· Participate in regularly scheduled planning meetings.

· Establish appropriate foundries with clients.

· All other duties assigned by Supervisor

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

· Problem Solving

· Interpersonal skills

· Effective Communications

· Professionalism

· Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

· Dependability

Qualifications: The ability to perform all duties satisfactorily

Education and/or experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a social science field and at least three (3) years of employment training and vocational experience, or equivalent years of related experience. Knowledge of job development and employment resources.

Other Qualifications: Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license, a driving record acceptable to the Project MORE, Inc. insurance carrier, and have reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.78 - $20.32 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $20