- Manage assigned caseload to provide all units of service required for job seekers
- Develop, change and track results of the job seeker's goals.
- Match a job seekers interests and abilities with available jobs. Look for new employers and nurture relationships with existing employers.
- Conduct an assessment of each job seeker. Focus on total life experiences, not just work history, and interest.
- Support job seeker in obtaining an interview for identified jobs. Attend interview if needed.
- Support participants currently employed to increase skills, abilities, hours, duties, authority as desired by participant.
- Valid Driver's License required
- Associate's degree and 2 years experience preferred
- Hours of work may vary, depending upon participants/job seekers. Hours of work may include evenings and weekends.
- 401(k), with company match
- Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Ample paid vacation and sick time
- 10-12 paid holidays per year
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
- Annual holiday party and office outings
- Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Dress-down Fridays
- Employee referral bonus
- Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
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Community Employment Specialist - Camden, United States - JEVS Human Services
Description
At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities-opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 16,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Community Employment Specialist. HireAbility offers a customized employment program to assist individuals living with an intellectual disability, mental illness, physical disability, or chronic disease by preparing them for employment.
Major Responsibilities:
Skills & Requirements
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
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