Employment Specialist

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

The Employment Specialist reports to the Director of Career Services at Orleans Technical College and is responsible for preparing students and graduates for the workplace and assisting with placing them in training-related employment through the provision of career coaching, job readiness instruction, job leads and online job postings, and case management support services

Key Responsibilities

• Meets programmatic benchmarks inclusive of: employer account, job order and placement goals, performance standards, and program deadlines for assigned trades/industries and/or caseload.
• Meets and communicates with students and graduates, through multiple channels, to prepare them to attain gainful, training-related employment via the provision of job readiness instruction and guidance, relevant resources, and ongoing support.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and external contacts to facilitate job placement of graduates into training-related employment.
• Prepares all documentation required by the program including forms, spreadsheets, student work plans, case notes, and narrative and statistical reports.
• Assists clients in the referral process by directing them to employment opportunities and job openings, following up on progress, and reporting outcomes.
• Provides data and reports to supervisor to ensure efforts are leading to employment standards as defined by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
• Invites employers to the semi-annual Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
• Performs other job related activities and work as required and/or assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, counseling, psychology, applied social sciences, related field or minimum of 1year experience in career services, career counseling/coaching job development, workforce readiness, or other relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including resume and cover letter writing, public speaking, presentation delivery, and email writing.
• Computer and MS Office proficiency required.
• Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance required.
• Knowledge of labor markets, careers, and job search techniques.
• Experience working with a database management system preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours; ability to work evenings.

What’s In It For You

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $44,000 to $48,500 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.