Impactful Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Durham Exchange Club Industries Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Job Placement Coordinator to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful, competitive employment across Durham, Alamance, Orange, and Person Counties.

As a career coach and community connector, you will develop relationships with employers, conduct job development, assist with applications and resumes, and implement individualized training plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of four years of successful work experience in a related field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to become certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI-A) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining meaningful, competitive employment.
• Develop relationships with local employers and identify employment opportunities that align with participants' skills, interests, and goals.
• Conduct job development activities, including innovative job carving and customized employment opportunities.
• Participate in person-centered planning meetings and collaborate with sponsoring agencies to maximize each individual's vocational success.
• Accompany individuals to interviews and assist with applications, resumes, and employment preparation.
• Match candidates with employment opportunities and work toward established annual placement goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Job Placement Coordinator to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful, competitive employment across Durham, Alamance, Orange, and Person Counties.

As a career coach and community connector, you will develop relationships with employers, conduct job development, assist with applications and resumes, and implement individualized training plans.