Employment Services Specialist

Employment Services Specialist Colorado Springs, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=565+Communication+circle+Colorado+Springs+CO+USA+80906) ApplyDescriptionSUMMARY:Case Manager 1-Employment Services (Entry Level) directs and facilitates the delivery of employment appropriate support services for participant households as indicated by relevant service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, providing employment and education opportunities to participants, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination.Case Manager 1 (Entry Level) is charged with making demonstrable progress towards obtaining and applying knowledge and experience in field-relevant best practices and standards.JOB DUTIES:

Ensures that the participant’s voice is heard, and their ideas play a prominent role in programming.

Acts as liaison with employers, schools, and businesses to provide participants with appropriate placements; maintains a current list of education and employment opportunities for participants.

Provides participants with information and referrals on suitable career paths based on participants skill qualifications, interests, and experiences.

Assists participants with preparing for job interviews including but not limited to job application assistance, mock job interviews, and preparing resumes and cover letters.

Develops and implements effective coaching strategies to help participants to help participants overcome employment barriers.

Provides case management services to Program Clients.

Responsible for identifying and serving the unique needs of participant households participating in Volunteers of America programs and utilizing screening and assessment tools and ensuring the completion of needs-based screenings.

Responsible for understanding and implementing their assigned program according to program funder and Volunteers of America standards and expectations.

Conducts community-wide outreach to identify eligible participant households presenting with substantial barriers to housing stability.

Supports team members by serving as a resource for analyzing and solving problems and staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field.?

Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the position.

May provide training and mentorship to team members and community stakeholders regarding best practices in relevant service models and practices.

Clearly documents all client interactions along with required eligibility and demographic information.

Performs duties in a professional manner by maintaining the confidentially of all information and by participating effectively within and across teams.?

Participates in professional development activities to promote the development of knowledge and experience in field-relevant best practices and standards and makes demonstrable progress towards working in accordance with these practices and standards.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or related experience.?

Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

Individualized Placement Services (IPS) Certification

Position TypeFull timeHourly/NonexemptPay Range$21.00/hr. - $23.00/hr. (Based on experience)Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process.Benefit eligibility is based on job type/statusVacation TimeSeparate Sick TimePaid HolidaysFloating HolidaysPersonal DaysVolunteer/Wellness DayTuition AssistancePension Plan403b Retirement Plan with Agency MatchHealth, Dental, Vision, Pet InsurancesLife InsuranceAccident InsuranceEmployee Assistance/Work Life Balance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramLifeLock with NortonPublic Service Loan ForgivenessVolunteers of America is an EEO/AA EmployerPosition will remain open until filledVISA SPONSORSHIP NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLEVeterans Strongly Encouraged to ApplySalary Description21.00-23.00/hr