Employment Specialist - Cherry Hill, United States - Atlas Search

Description

A renowned non-profit organization based in NY and NJ is currently seeking employment specialists in the Delaware Valley area in New Jersey.

You will be tasked with developing and coordinating employment opportunities, as well as providing career counseling to clients. Case managers and employment specialists looking to create advancements in their professional career are encouraged to apply directly to this job post

The base pay range for this position is $21 to $24 per hour.

The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of the offer. This is a true temp-to-perm role; you can gain access to company benefits, paid time off, and more perks once you transition

Responsibilities:

• Interact (verbally and non-verbally) with all clients, staff, and community members professionally with respect and courtesy.
• Develop resource file and inventory of prospective employers, based on analysis of local work force needs/opportunities and clients skills and work experience.
• Establish and maintain contacts with employers and other groups potentially interested in hiring clients as well as other community-based organizations promoting job development.
• Develop resource file on educational opportunities for clients including Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED, vocational training, apprenticeships, on-job training, and two and four year colleges.
• Conduct career counseling and vocational assessments.
• Meet with each unemployed client according to the established guidelines in the phase system and resident handbook to assess employment and training prospects and assist in formulating work-related goals and strategies; continue provision of assistance in linking client with potential employers and training resources.
• Conduct telephone job verification for all clients in accordance with funding source requirements.
• Notify funding source in writing of each clients employment.
• Visit all work sites in accordance with funding source requirements.
• Conduct job readiness and job retention classes.
• Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with funding source requirements and policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work (preferred), Social/Human Services, or a related field
• Case management experience (preferred)
• Prior social services experience with employment or housing

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Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What phone number and email should we use to contact you?

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cherry Hill, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
In person