IPS Employment Coordinator - Eau Claire/Chippewa County

Aurora-Community-Services-4; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Achievement Program

Longevity Bonus

Job summary

Aurora Community Services in Wisconsin is seeking an organized Career Development Specialist to support consumers’ career advancement. You will build relationships with employers, conduct career assessments, and help individuals craft resumes and interviewing skills.

The role requires travel within Chippewa and Eau Claire counties and involves collaboration with health and employment agencies. This is a full-time, employee-owned company that offers health and life insurance, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and employers.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with persons with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Conduct career profiles to gather information on employment history, skills, abilities, interests, and limitations.
• Communicate with community employers to identify and develop employment opportunities.
• Analyze potential openings and match them with qualified individuals.
• Collaborate with employment and behavioral health agencies to plan employment outcomes.
• Complete daily and monthly documentation/reports per standards.
• Ensure communications maintain quality and continuity of individual employment plans.
• Assist individuals to create resumes, complete applications, and develop interviewing skills.
• Support individuals to maintain community-based employment as independently as possible.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Category: Vocational Services

Requisition Number: IPSEM002342

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Your New Beginning Starts Here

Celebrating 40 Years!

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to join our team . The candidate will play a crucial role in consumers career development.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with persons with mental health and/or substance use issues
• Conduct career profiles to gather information related to previous employment, individual skills, abilities, interests, and limitations
• Communicate with community employers to learn about and develop employment opportunities
• Analyze potential employment openings and match them with the best, qualified individuals
• Work cooperatively with various employment and behavioral health agencies, in a team environment, to plan employment outcomes
• Complete daily and monthly documentation/reports in accordance with standards
• Ensure all communication is delivered with quality and continuity of individual employment plans
• Assist individuals to complete applications, create resumes, develop interviewing skills, and perform other activities to obtain employment
• Support and train the individuals to successfully fulfill/maintain their community-based employment, as independently as possible

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to build effective/professional relationships
• Highly developed oral/written communication
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000 based on experience, and bonus potential up to $650/month

If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer

Travel Required

Yes . Travel within Chippewa and Eau Claire county

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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