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Workforce Solutions Specialist
Easterseals, Inc. empowers people to live independent, full lives and is seeking a Workforce Solutions Specialist to provide direct services to participants in the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The role involves marketing, recruiting, and case management to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Market, recruit and promote to potential employers the benefits and employment supportive services provided by Easterseals including addressing employee’s special needs
Make appropriate employment referrals based on participant qualifications and conducts necessary follow-up with participants once employment is secured
Conducts intensive marketing and job development activities to secure placements, including informational interviews, cold calling, letters, presentations, business networking, etc
Recruits program participants and Host Agency training sites; matches participants to Host Agency training sites based upon participant needs, interests, and abilities
Conducts eligibility interviews for SCSEP program applicants and determines eligibility using Department of Labor guidelines
Identifies individual barriers to employment, maintains and updates knowledge of community providers and services offered, and makes appropriate referrals
Conducts or oversees a formal orientation for new participants as needed
Develops and maintains appropriate participant files, database information and reports required by Easterseals, Inc. and the Department of Labor
Manages and ensures confidentiality of all files and records, maintaining compliance with the organization’s guidelines, policies, and Department of Labor regulations
Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, attendance at staff meetings, participation in professional development activities and other community networking events
Markets Easterseals and SCSEP to the community through public speaking engagements, employer contacts, etc., for the purpose of identifying placing and training opportunities for participants
Provides adequate on and off-site supports to participants and employees to ensure job success
Contributes to an organizational culture of innovation and exemplary performance
Understands and endorses the mission and values of Easterseals
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization and individuals with multiple barriers
Must have the ability to manage multiple projects
Must be well organized, detailed oriented, and accuracy driven
Must be able to handle assignments quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters in a mature and responsible manner
Must exhibit excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills
Must demonstrate initiative, motivation and excellent communication skills
Preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package