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Employment Specialist & Intake Coordinator

Bayaud Enterprises

$24.00 - $29.00 Hourly

United States, Colorado, Denver

333 West Bayaud Avenue (Show on map)

Oct 09, 2024

Job Details

Position Type		Full Time
Education Level		High School

Salary Range		$24.00 - $29.00 Hourly
Job Shift		Day

Description

Job Title: Employee Specialist & Intake Coordinator

Department: Center for Opportunity Rehabilitation and Employment

Reports To: Workforce Development Program Manager

Location: 1550 Dover Street, Lakewood CO 80227

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some weekends and evenings

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Hourly, $24 - $29 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week

SUMMARY

This role is designed to foster client relationships that are built on trust and collaboration, with the ultimate goal of securing competitive employment for our clients in community job settings alongside workers who may or may not have disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Include some or all the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Ensure receipt of any referrals and associated documents.
Upload documents into database and case note receipt and upload of documents.
Schedule Client Intake meetings, invite assigned Employee Specialist for introductions and upload document in database.
Complete Intake meeting and upload documents into database, case note and schedule client's next appointment with Employment Specialist assigned, cc: all related parties, Pr. Document in database.
Ensure receipt of End of month reports from Employee Specialists, compare authorization to report information. If correct, upload documents into ELMO. If incorrect notify Employee Specialist to correct and cc Program Manager.
Implementing an interview process on-site for local businesses.
Providing one-on-one coaching for job search and retention.
Developing a job search curriculum for both beginner and advanced job seekers.
Generating job orders and matching participants' skills to job referrals.
Maintaining an active job bank to facilitate job placement.
Conducting and interpreting employability assessments to determine job seekers' skill levels, career interests, and goals.
Working with job-ready customers referred to appropriate businesses, assisting them in arranging suitable interviews with established employer contacts.
Developing individualized job development strategies for those supported in the employment programs through networking, marketing, and job/client matching.
Maintaining job sites, negotiating employment contracts, and working with employers to meet agency expectations.
Contacting prospective employers to determine needs and explain placement services.
Assessing specific needs of employers while matching the skills and experiences of clients for specific open jobs.
Utilizing techniques such as cold calling, job fair attendance, fieldwork, networking, and web searches to develop employment leads for participants enrolled in various grant-funded programs.
Assisting clients in obtaining individualized information about how entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by employment so clients can make decisions about employment opportunities.
Assessing clients' vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
Helping clients learn about different jobs/careers by assisting with meetings with workers/managers to ask about positions that interest clients, meetings with academic advisors, observing workers, and attending job fairs to speak with employers about different types of jobs.
Conducting job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.
Conducting an average of six employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program, and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
Providing individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
Providing education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients.
Providing outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service.
Participating in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team and communicating individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services with mental health treatment.
Participating in face-to-face meetings with state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors at least once a month to coordinate services for clients.
Being responsible for a minimum number of job starts per year or maintaining at least % employment on caseload.
Spending 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Relevant experience in job development, employment support, or a related field. Excellent communication and networking skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and Associates Degree (A.A.) from two-year College or university and 3 years' experience, a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college and 1 year experience or 5 years related experience in employment services, career development counseling and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in working with disadvantaged populations in employment and/or rehabilitation.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of employment and vocational resources available in the metropolitan area. Ability to effectively communicate with current and potential employers both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate with employers in the community about the benefits of hiring a workforce over the age of 50. Must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid driver's license. Must meet Motor Vehicle Requirements per Bayaud Enterprises Insurance Carrier, this is a condition of employment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Travel: Travel will include community meetings, meeting participants in the community, engaging with employers, and other travel as needed. May drive personal vehicle to work locations and will be reimbursed at the federal rate for mileage, refer to employee handbook.

Alternative Work Plan: This position is eligible for an "Alternative Work Plan". Some duties and responsibilities may be conducted outside of the office setting.

Other: Equipment Used: PC, telephone, copy machine, fax, postage meter, calculator.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department. All employees must be professional, cooperative and flexible in line with the post's needs and the IPS Supported Employment.

Bayaud Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.