Employment Specialist

City Planner, City of Huron, SD; Huron (SD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Huron in South Dakota seeks an Employment Specialist to connect job seekers with local employers. You will provide tailored coaching, resume support, interview preparation, and workplace skills development while encouraging clients from diverse backgrounds to overcome barriers.

You will conduct assessments, develop personalized employment plans, build relationships with employers, ensure compliance with labor regulations, and document progress using Microsoft Office.

Competenze

• High School Diploma required; Employment Specialist Certification preferred and may be obtained after hire.

Mansioni

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ skills, interests, and barriers to develop personalized employment plans.
• Provide coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace skills development.
• Build relationships with local employers to identify job openings and facilitate placements.
• Assist clients with navigating employment laws and workplace rights to ensure compliance.
• Support underserved communities and individuals with disabilities through case management and services.
• Maintain documentation of client progress and outcomes using Microsoft Office.
• Collaborate with community organizations to expand workforce development programs.
• Submit quarterly reports in required formats.

Conoscenze

Employment law

Disabilities experience

Written communication

Cross-cultural

Workforce development

Interviewing

Client advocacy

Case management

Multi-caseload

Formazione

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Human Services or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

An Employment Specialist serves as a vital connector between job seekers and community employers, providing tailored support, coaching, and guidance to help clients achieve their employment goals. Teaching confidence while motivating clients from diverse backgrounds to overcome barriers and succeed in workforce development initiatives. Implement job development and placement for participants to include individuals with disabilities or participants with barriers to employment by providing them with case management, establishing and determining plan compliance, initiating action to aid individuals or families to become self-sufficient, and counseling program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High School Diploma required. Must be willing to obtain Employment Specialist Certification through CCS and Voc Rehab.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Valid South Dakota Driver’s license & ability to be bonded
• Must not be excluded from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and any Federal health care program, as provided by the OIG, USDHHS.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• A strong commitment to working as an integral part of a team.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/CRITICAL JOB ELEMENTS

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ skills, interests, and employment barriers to develop personalized employment plans.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to clients, including resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace skills development.
• Build strong relationships with local employers to identify job openings and facilitate successful placements for clients.
• Assist clients with navigating employment laws, labor regulations, and workplace rights to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
• Support clients from underserved communities and individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities by offering specialized case management and social services.
• Maintain detailed documentation of client progress, service plans, and job placement outcomes using Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborate with community organizations, social workers, educators, and other stakeholders to expand workforce development programs and outreach efforts.
• Compile and submit quarterly reports in the format prescribed by the Division of Rehabilitation Services.

Skills

• Deep understanding of employment & labor law as it relates to diverse populations.
• Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs.
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing, client documentation, and program materials.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse communities and underserved populations.
• Experience in workforce development programs including recruiting, training & development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Skilled in interviewing techniques, client communication strategies, and client advocacy.Capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field or 3 or more years experience or equal combination of education and experience is preferred

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Valid South Dakota Driver’s license & ability to be bonded
• Must not be excluded from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and any Federal health care program, as provided by the OIG, USDHHS.

Skills

• Deep understanding of employment & labor law as it relates to diverse populations.
• Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs.
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing, client documentation, and program materials.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse communities and underserved populations.
• Experience in workforce development programs including recruiting, training & development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Skilled in interviewing techniques, client communication strategies, and client advocacy.
• Capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.