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Catholic Charities Employment and Training Services is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented person whose passion is working in the trenches to serve the community.
The Employment Specialist responsible for working with individuals to match their background, skills, and interests with job openings, preparing candidates for interviews, and assisting with entry into the workforce. In addition to working with participants, the Employment Specialist establishes and maintains relationships with employers and public agencies in the community to facilitate learning and secure employment opportunities.
**PERKS: Mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, ability to perform remote work, excellent benefits package!
Responsible for case management services for all job seekers. Provide individual and group job-seeking skills training and career counseling. Accountable for job placement and development for specialized populations such as; returning citizens, Veterans, Mental and Chemical Dependency, OOD, and transitioning individuals.
What You Will Do:
Provide an array of vocational services, including intake, job development, employment supports, community-based assessment, vocational training, and other services identified in an Individual's Employment Plan (IEP).
Conduct participant intake and histories to assess the individual's background, skills, abilities, and preferences to identify appropriate vocational goals, objectives, and interventions to allow the individual to meet their vocational goals.
Record participant's progress through services and complete all necessary documentation and reporting within established time frames.
Education
Required
Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the job done well
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Motivations
Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization