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DuPagePads · 2 days ago

Employment Specialist

Wheaton, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DuPagePads is an organization dedicated to helping individuals who are homeless. The Employment Specialist will prepare program participants to seek, obtain, and retain employment while networking with local businesses to create job opportunities.

Non Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Operates within the DuPagePads Core Values, which supports providing care in accordance with the Trauma Informed Policy and Practices of the Agency

Assist with the screening, application, and assessment process for prospective workforce participants; ensuring the participants are fully committed to invest the time and apply the proper priority to program participation

Establish career goals in collaboration with participants and their respective case manager

Provide and facilitate employment workshops and training for job readiness and job retention

Provide accessibility and linkages to community based education and training programs courses

Network with area business and associations to identify and advocate for appropriate job opportunities for program participants

Develop partnerships with businesses, industries, government and employment agencies to secure appropriate employment opportunities

Cultivate strong relationships with employers and program participants, identifying specific needs and skills required by specific employers and matching to proven talents, abilities, goals and experience of program participants

Motivate and provide on-going support to program participants to help manage and retain employment

Develop, maintain, and provide knowledge on current tax and work incentives for both employers and program participants

Advocate for increased community education, relationships, and solutions to benefit our client population

Prepare and maintain accurate files and reports

Assist in interviewing, training and managing volunteers

Develop, update and maintain an Employment Resource area

Participate in weekly supervision meetings and monthly staff meetings

Must occasionally drive participants to employment opportunities

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Job developmentEmployment readinessNetworking with employersTrainingManaging volunteersPublic policiesEngagement skillsComputer literacyEffective communication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Human Services or related field

Minimum of two years' experience with job development or employment readiness

Ability to develop effective relationships with area employers

Excellent engagement skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to train and manage volunteers

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and work as part of a team

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel, database capabilities and online communication

Knowledge of public policies and best practices regarding job creation and employment preparation and retention for hard-to-employ populations

Preferred

Sales experience a plus

Flexible hours may be required

Provide own transportation

Company

DuPagePads

At DuPagePads, our mission is to end homelessness in DuPage County and we believe we have the solution: housing coupled with support services and employment.

Founded in 1985

Wheaton, Illinois, USA

11-50 employees