Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington · 13 hours ago
Employment Specialist - Skagit County
Mount Vernon, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expEvergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a nonprofit organization that assists individuals in finding jobs through job training and education. The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing job search assistance to students, developing strategies to achieve employment opportunities, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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Responsibilities
Assess needs of job seekers, determining appropriate level of services and setting clear, attainable goals for employment, and provide effective job search tools
Provide individual job search assistance to students, including job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview practice, finding job leads, completing applications, etc
Facilitate labs and teach employment focused workshops
Responsible to support, advance, and contribute to a DEI framework
Collaborate with students, staff and managers to purposefully work to implement student centered DEI initiatives
Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations
Build professional relationships with students and site staff that facilitate successful outcomes
Build direct relationships with community service providers, community employment agencies, and area employers
Maintain clear and accurate case notes in database, and maintain paper and electronic student files
Present individual cases at monthly meetings, and relay all pertinent student information to Case Management and Employment Services Manager
Actively participate in staff meetings, community events, and other departmental projects
Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in social work, social sciences, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of local employment agencies
Knowledge of pre-employment activities (writing resumes and cover letters, etc.)
Knowledge of government benefit and employment related immigration policies and procedures
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds with wide ranging skill levels and prior experience
Solid understanding of the hiring process and workplace expectations for entry-level employees as well as US business culture in general
Must be committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment in which students feel safe, supported and encouraged; foster an environment that is inclusive, culturally rich, and bias free
Maintain reliable attendance
Ability to work independently and has part of a team
Ability to make good decisions without on-site supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn new software as appropriate and necessary to the job
Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 20-40 lbs., for short distances
Perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms
Be able to work in a dusty environment
Able to traverse a wide variety of physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs
Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals
Able to use standard office equipment without assistance
Able to maintain reliable attendance
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong listening skills
Public speaking skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Preferred
Minimum two years' experience providing job placement services preferred
Experience teaching/training preferred
Bilingual/multilingual Capabilities Preferred
Benefits
A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Job Training
Company
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington
Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. We currently operate in five counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Rice
Community Partnerships Manager
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