Inclusion Specialist - Metairie, LA, United States - XP Works LLC

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Adult Services, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for determining and addressing employment and personal needs of individuals using assessment, counseling, and other available resources in order to enhance growth and optimal performance.

The Employment Specialist will support participants in their educational attainments, introduce them to post-secondary or training options, and encourage their career development.

The Employment Specialist will assist participants in finding and retaining employment, which will require soliciting and maintaining healthy relationships and opportunities with local employers.

• Three (3) years of work experience in a human services field, education, or career/employment counseling or related field
• Willingness to comply with the established company performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer serviceorientation, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor
• Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Use of company computer

• Provide assessment by way of program assessment tools, to establish immediate objectives and longterm goals and to determine career interests and job skills
• Coordinate placement and on the job training opportunities
• Instruct participants in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation, job retention skills, and attitudes
• Ensure every student has a portfolio with pertinent materials for employment. Establish partnerships with employers to identify present and future requirements, thus preparing participants for integration into the labor market
• Perform post placement follow up in accordance with company policy
• Monitor participants performance on the job and counsel participants when job performance is not satisfactory
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, coordinate and monitor workbased training sites
• Assist instructors in the preparation and collection of repots and documents as requested
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds
• Must be highly organized, flexible and able to work well with others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer application

• Work with a variety of populations, including atrisk youth and adults, and individuals with disabilities.
• Be Open to Off-Topic Conversations at proper times for discussion and building a rapport with students (ex. Fulltime