Job Description
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and continual job readiness assessments with participants
· Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
· Provide emotional support and encourage participants to become involved in their own well-being and vested in their own successes
· Provided the needed case management support and intervention critical to retaining candidates in jobs
· Conduct outreach to participants through home visits and other re-engagement strategies
· Develop individualized employment service plans for participants
· Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
· Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
· Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
· Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
· Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers
· Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment
Desired Qualifications
· Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
· One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
· Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
· Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
· Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
· Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred
· Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
· Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
Company DescriptionStaffing & Recruiting company that has supported Customers in the Greater Maryland/DC Area for over 40 years.
Company Description
Staffing & Recruiting company that has supported Customers in the Greater Maryland/DC Area for over 40 years.