Employment Specialist

Salary $45,000 year

EDSI Employment Specialist

Southeast Missouri

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Employment Specialist position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As an Employment Specialist, you will provide assistance and support in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position acts as a liaison between local employers and program participants. Employment Specialists match jobseekers desiring suitable and sustainable employment and/or training, with employers; all while providing an excellent customer experience and maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and procedures.

Title: Employment Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Determine WIOA eligibility and complete required documentation for enrollment
  • Provide case management to participants and assist in eliminating barriers to gaining and retaining employment
  • Work with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-based learning, job placement, and employer services
  • Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies
  • Prepare and deliver customized presentations/workshops to jobseekers
  • Collect documentation to attain performance goals
• Provide great customer service to all customers (jobseekers/employers/partners) in the workforce system
• Market and promote all services under EDSI-related grants through Missouri Job Centers
• Learn and implement Federal, State, and local policies and procedures related to EDSI, WIOA, and other contracted grants
• Contact employers by phone, referral, or in-person to schedule face-to-face meetings
• Introduce employers to Missouri Job Center services and available training programs
• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services
• Review participant employment skills and match with active positions in MoJobs
• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings, and targeted social functions as required
• Work under the guidance of supervisor to implement the regional vision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Career counseling or Case Management experience preferred

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related area preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are required

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!