Employment Specialist

MERS / Goodwill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Employment Specialist to join their Juvenile Employment team. This role focuses on empowering individuals through the power of work, supporting them in job seeking skills, and maintaining professional relationships with employers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven environment, embodying core values of integrity and respect. With immediate medical coverage and flexible schedules, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while achieving personal career goals.

Benefits

Immediate Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in social services and/or sales is preferred.
• Ability to work well with people and develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information and establish professional relationships.
• Assist participants in developing job seeking skills.
• Engage in community outreach and secure employment opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Job Seeking Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Required Travel: 50%
Position Type: Hourly Full-Time
Salary Range: $20.50

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Employment Specialist to join our DYS - Juvenile Employment team. The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're looking for an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, this may be the perfect fit for you.

• A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree and experience in social services and/or sales are preferred.
• Ability to work well with people and develop/maintain relationships with area employers is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A valid driver’s license and current insurance are necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Review referral information, establish professional and ethical relationships, perform timely intake interviews, and develop/maintain individual employment plans with participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and communicate ongoing updates regarding participant activities.
• Utilize intake data, local job market information, and community resources to develop employer contacts and secure employment opportunities.
• Complete all agency paperwork promptly and maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Assist participants in developing job seeking skills, including interviewing, application completion, resume writing, and job retention.
• Engage in community outreach by making employer contacts, educating about MERS Goodwill programs, and following up to secure employment.
• Provide retention services post-placement through contacts with employers and participants, both in person and via phone.
• Maintain a minimum 75% 90-day retention rate for placed individuals.
• Achieve at least a 75% placement rate for individuals exiting services.
• Average at least 3 placements per month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include immediate medical coverage for full-time employees working 30+ hours/week, dental and vision benefits starting the first of the month after hire, voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, 403(B) and 401(A) retirement plans, PTO, paid holidays, and flexible schedules.

MERS Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Background and record checks are required upon employment.