Employment Specialist - MPLS Opportunity Center

Human Resources Full Time

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct intake and screening; assess clients education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest
Support individuals in their development of their employment plans and employment goals while identifying barriers and creating solutions.
Provide individuals with job counseling, job preparation, job search, interview readiness, and/or support services in attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities.
Connect individuals with referrals to support services, resource services, education/training, career and industry information, housing and employment opportunities.
Track and report the progress of the individual’s employment plan, and maintain required documentation and statistical reports.
Provide one-on-one empowerment and social skills training as well as, small group trainings as needed for success and employment readiness.
Work collaboratively with community partners to achieve favorable employment outcomes for the individuals being served. Such partners would include employment providers, social services, industry representatives, and education providers.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of (2) two years of relevant experience.
Ability to work with diverse and/or low income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with immediate matching and vesting
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous PTO
Educational Discounts
Supplemental Insurance and Discount plans

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Charities does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, nationality, age, marital status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, sexual orientation or preference, ancestry, familial status, or any other legally protected group.

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