Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for an Employment Specialist in the Jacksonville area! Qualified candidates will have a passion for sales and helping others find the perfect job fit! This is a direct hire role paying $16.25/hr with an additional bonus structure! Apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Specialist (ES) is responsible for creating and implementing a plan for each assigned customer in efforts to find employment that fits their job goal, interests and is a reasonable distance from their home. The customer's plan is to include actions to aid in the retention of the position for a designated period of time. The Employment Specialist shall follow company instruction and provide a level of service to its customers that meet and exceeds the standards of excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Job Knowledge
• Leadership
• Critical and Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Sales Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.

Experience:

• No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database systems; CRM experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check
• Must have reliable transportation, a vali
  To apply please email your resume to mcaggiano@ultimatestaffing.com

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:Jacksonville, FL
• Job Type:Admin - Clerical, Education
• Experience:None
• Education:None
• Date Posted:7/21/2024
• Contact: Megan Caggiano (959) 888-6309
• Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

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