Employment Specialist - Supported Employment Program

Employment Specialist – Supported Employment Program

Title: Employment Specialist – Supported Employment Program
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Mode of Work: In-person (no remote work)
Work Location: Miami-Dade County, with travel to Broward and Palm Beach County
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 (non-negotiable)

Benefits

Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary:

Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
Employee Assistance Program
11-12 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career growth
Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration or related degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering employability training.
Demonstrated experience in workforce development, recruiting, business development, marketing or any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as described.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, at-risk youth, including but not limited to justice-involved youth, the unemployed, and underemployed.
Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
Self-reliant, good problem solver, and results-oriented.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic and social groups.
Ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships; maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity in handling sensitive information, participant interaction, and community relations.
Knowledge of methods for job development, local labor market trends, and employment opportunities.
Knowledge of the Miami-Dade County employment sector landscape.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to take a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Ability to work with and engage individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear and lift presentation materials, including equipment.
Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist will ensure that referred clients to the Supported Employment Program (ENGAGE) in South Florida’s Tri-County Area (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) focus on a client-based population that requires integrated analysis of job development and career path guidance and placement. The Employment Specialist will ensure that referred clients to the ENGAGE program in South Florida’s Tri-County Area (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) focus on a client-based population that requires integrated analysis of job development and career path guidance and placement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated job settings.
Assesses consumers’ vocational functioning on ongoing basis.
Following SE principles and procedures, helps clients in job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with consumers’ needs and interests.
Provides individualized, time-unlimited, follow-along services to help clients sustain employment.
Based on agreement with consumers, provides education and support to employers, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with employers.
Provides outreach services to consumers, as necessary, when they appear to disengage from SE services.
Maintains contact with clients even without a vocational focus to sustain engagement.
Prepares reports client case load to inform progress and issues.
Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serves as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.
Implement employability skills training with performance excellence and contract compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serves as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.

Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.