employU · 13 hours ago
Employment Specialist
Daytona Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrEmployU is dedicated to empowering the disability community by helping customers achieve independence through sustainable careers. The Employment Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing personalized employment plans for customers, providing support throughout the job search and retention process.
EmploymentNon ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Organizes area Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) campaigns and works to develop new business relationships; assists the team to ensure appropriate and sufficient area MOU development
Supervises, trains and assists Job Coaches (JC) with job activities; monitors JC work hours to ensure proper tracking
Searches for OJT opportunities that match the customer’s interests, abilities and are a reasonable distance to their home; researches online job boards, company websites and social media; networks with hiring managers and human resources to promote service in efforts to find OJT opportunities
Assists customers with applications and assessments as needed
Helps the customer prepare for interviews by providing instruction on how to write a resume, how to complete and follow-up on job applications; assists and coaches customers with interviewing skills
Maintains contact with customers via phone, text, email or in person on a regular basis prior to placement; documents all customer information in database program; communicates with each customer a minimum of once per week and meets with customers in person no less than once per month
Assists customers in following up on applications with specific employers; documents customer’s progress in database program; transports customer as needed to assist in the application follow-up and interview process
Ensures the customer begins and retains employment by offering support, ensuring appropriate training, coaching and communicating through the life of the case; communicates with employers and helps to solve issues that may arise to ensure job retention
Maintains regular communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors regarding the progress of each customer
Drives clients to various locations as needed
Completes other assigned tasks as directed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required
Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends
Ability to pass a level 2 background check
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident
Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection
Preferred
Some college including a degree in any field preferred
Experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred
CRM Experience Preferred
Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
Pet Insurance
Company
employU
employU is a nonprofit employment service company.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carrie Schulz
Chief Financial Officer
Keith Bourkney
Founder/ Executive Director
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