Employment Specialist

Overview:

Salary $45,000 year

EDSI Employment Specialist

Southeast Missouri

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the

As an Employment Specialist, you will provide assistance and support in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position acts as a liaison between local employers and program participants. Employment Specialists

Title:

Classification:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Determine WIOA eligibility and complete required documentation for enrollment

  • Provide case management to participants and assist in eliminating barriers to gaining and retaining employment

  • Work with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-based learning, job placement, and employer services

  • Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies

  • Prepare and deliver customized presentations/workshops to jobseekers

  • Collect documentation to attain performance goals

• Provide great customer service to all customers (jobseekers/employers/partners) in the workforce system

• Market and promote all services under EDSI-related grants through Missouri Job Centers

• Learn and implement Federal, State, and local policies and procedures related to EDSI, WIOA, and other contracted grants

• Contact employers by phone, referral, or in-person to schedule face-to-face meetings

• Introduce employers to Missouri Job Center services and available training programs

• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services

• Review participant employment skills and match with active positions in MoJobs

• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings, and targeted social functions as required

• Work under the guidance of supervisor to implement the regional vision

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Career counseling or Case Management experience preferred

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts

• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related area preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are required

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!