POSITION SUMMARY: Directs all employment services including development, orientation and counseling in keeping with regulatory and contractual requirements, policies and procedures for all applicable programs; delegates tasks to relevant staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides employment services for program participants that meet the eligibility requirements; reviews client adjustment.
2. Identifies and develops job opportunities. Provides client job counseling, orientation and follow- up; ensures, as possible, the availability of client support services for employment interviews as needed, including advocacy, transportation, translation, and driver’s training for job preparedness.
3. Provides on-going case coordination; develops employment and financial plans.
4. Maintains employment files and related documentation; performs automated reporting and requirements of database systems; in accordance with established requirements and standards, contributes to the preparation of employment reports.
5. Collaborates regularly with the Department of Social Services (DSS), including referrals for employment services, follows-up on case status and upkeeps client compliance for DSS benefits.
6. Stays abreast of regulatory and contractual requirements and issues relevant to employment services; attends pertinent seminars, workshops and networking meetings.
7. Maintains working relationships with agency staff, other diocesan and external resources in coordinating employment services; provides liaison between the employer and the client as needed; advises the Supervisor of activities to ensure that services offered are in keeping with contractual requirements.
8. Represents the program and the Agency in the community; provides outreach and advocacy; participates with local committees, boards, and professional organizations.
9. Assesses job market trends, researches training opportunities, determines skills needed in the employment market that enhance relationships with employers and other civic groups that support early self-sufficiency and job stability for program participants.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement System and supports Agency compliance with relevant accreditation standards.
2. Directs the activities of assigned employment services staff and volunteers.
3. Participates in staff meetings, staff training and development activities.
4. Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Seven years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.
2. Experience with diverse cultures.
3. Continuous possession of a valid driver’s license; continuous status as an Approved Driver by the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte; continuous insurance coverage meeting requirements of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte on any personal vehicles used as part of employment.
4. Skills required: direct assigned staff in the provision of employment services, in keeping with established policies, standards, regulatory and contractual requirements; maintain records and reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English; effectively manage stressful or crisis situations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; transport clients to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Responsibilities of the Employment Specialist involve travel and work beyond the regularly scheduled workday.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person