Employment Specialist - Grant-Funded Community Development

Myarrowleaf; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance (1

401(k) with company match

Life insurance up to $50,000

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Arrowleaf is seeking an Employment Specialist to support the Economic Development Program in Johnson County, IL. The role involves hands-on job skills training, community outreach, and collaboration with local businesses to promote workforce development.

You will develop employment skills, facilitate workshops, maintain participant records, and ensure program activities align with objectives. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to follow program rules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and coordination of the Economic Development Program, providing hands-on job skills training and support to individuals with disabilities, youth, and others seeking employment.
• Developing employment skills, facilitating workshops and training sessions, providing individualized participant support, conducting community outreach, building partnerships with local businesses and community stakeholders, and assisting with planning and promoting community revitalization projects.
• Maintain accurate participant records and program documentation, track expenses, prepare reports, and develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative, works independently, demonstrates creativity, and maintains strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The Employment Specialist will report to the Senior Program Director and support the overall goals and objectives of the Economic Development Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Ability to interpret program rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Arrowleaf is seeking an Employment Specialist to support the Economic Development Program in Johnson County, IL. The role involves hands-on job skills training, community outreach, and collaboration with local businesses to promote workforce development.

You will develop employment skills, facilitate workshops, maintain participant records, and ensure program activities align with objectives. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential for success.