Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ASHLIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHLIN is also an Equal Opportunity of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

ASHLIN Management is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires for Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans

Employment Specialist

ASHLIN Management Group is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or related service / science disciplines. At least three years of work experience in a social service and / or human service field, or experience involving engagement with employment hiring practices, employment training resources, interviewing and resume building skills, as well as experience working with employers to secure employment for others may be considered in lieu of a degree. Certification and / or licensure in relevant disciplines (for example, certified addictions counselor) may also substitute for educational requirements.
• One year of experience involving engagement with and conducting appropriate connections of individuals, especially those experiencing homelessness, to employment or employment training services, conducting interview and resume preparation, or building relationships with employers for the purposes of hiring individuals
• Knowledge of employment hiring practices, employment training resources, interviewing and resume building skills, the continuum of care for individuals experiencing homeless, as well as experience working with employers to secure employment for others is preferred
• Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient at facilitation and coaching
• Ability to create stimulating learning environments and keep clients engaged.
• Mastery of all key activities that clients must complete to successfully gain and retain employment
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving in individual or group settings
• Ability to provide one-on-one job matching and employment retention assistance
• Experience facilitating small and large groups, training, and presenting
• Knowledge of diverse audiences
• Ability to provide personalized assistance
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented work environment

Percentage of Time Dedicated to Project

100 percent

Job Responsibilities

Compensation and Benefits :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to the essential function listed above, the employee shall get along with others, function as a team player, accept constructive criticism from supervision and follow the work rules.