Location: The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast - Pascagoula, MS Position Title : Employment Specialist About this opportunity:Provides instruction to increase clients' knowledge and ability relating to areas such as resume building, job searching, interviewing skills, job retention, tools for effective workplace communication, and job skills; secures employment opportunities in the community and provides job placement and retention services for clients; assesses clients for job readiness and abilities; follows-up with clients to determine progress in obtaining and maintaining employment.Key responsibilities: Employment Services Responsibilities (20%)
- Interviews clients and determines skills, needs, goals, and sincerity; secures employment opportunities in the community for eligible clients; follows up with clients to determine progress in obtaining and maintaining employment.
- Talks with individual employers as to their employment needs; reviews and compiles employer's information identifying employer needs
- Enters client data into the computer database; records and updates database regarding each contact with client and/or employer.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all personnel and payroll records, and the confidentiality of personnel-related correspondence, conversations, or issues residing in the department.
Employment Readiness Training Responsibilities (65%)
- Provides classroom job readiness and soft skills training and provides one-on-one job placement and job retention services.
- Coordinates services with vocational training programs; makes referrals for vocational skills training as necessary.
- Administers hands-on workshops which include meetings in accordance with client needs; coordinates with Education Coordinator to identify classroom topics; maintains records and attendance for each session.
- Teaches job readiness and soft skills training classes implemented from pre-purchased program; will be informed and prepared with classroom curriculum, classroom activities and power point presentation to ensure all information is accurate and correct; determines level of classroom interaction and makes necessary adaptations in presentation and activities when necessary.
- Coordinates vocational education program activities, including scheduling and teaching classes; scheduling volunteers and outside agencies to facilitate classes, organizing attendance at other educational fairs and events; developing and updating lesson plans.
- Conducts one-on-one education sessions with clients as needed, including job and vocational coaching services.
- Assists Supervisor with facilitating financial education classes, as needed.
Administrative Responsibilities (15%)
- Maintains supplies and inventory of all education materials and teaching tools.
- Prepares and maintains statistical records on education related activities; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
What we are looking for in you:
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Education or related field, with a Bachelors degree in the same preferred, AND
- One to two years' experience working in education, job development and job placement, or a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Why work for us?The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army strives to do the Most Good for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
Additional Information: Position is part-time (19 hours per week).All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, click on the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting.Application Submittal Period: November 11, 2024 - November 29, 2024All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!Other details
- Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Case Management
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $15.50
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