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Safer Foundation

Location: ChicagoIL 60639 Document ID: AB262-7Q8F Posted on: 2017-07-0507/05/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2017-08-04
 

Employment Specialist

Title: Employment Specialist
Program: Advancing Careers and Employment (ACE) Program 
Location: West & South Sides and South Suburbs of Chicago, IL and Davenport, Iowa

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There are three (3) Employment Specialist positions

Filling of these positions is contingent upon finalization of the award.

General Summary:

The Employment Specialist conducts client intake assessments, provides case management and job coaching. As necessary, will also provide employment readiness training. Clients found to be job-ready are matched with employment opportunities that fit their skills and abilities. The Employment Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with area employers and encouraging the hiring of Safer’s clients. ACE locations will be in the West & South Sides and South Suburbs of Chicago, IL and Davenport, Iowa.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete intake assessment and determine job readiness.
  • Provide each assigned client counseling and coaching as needed.
  • Identify and recruit employers that offer quality jobs and successfully sell them on the benefits of hiring employees through Safer.
  • Act as liaison between employer and client and assist in resolving problems when called upon to intervene.
  • Enter and track client information using Safer’s in-house AXIOM database system
  • Complete all paperwork and contractual requirements accurately, completely and on time.
  • All Safer standards are adhered to, including productivity standards.
  • Safer is effectively represented in the community.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to analyze assessment data to plan appropriate intervention.
  • Skilled in motivational interviewing and active listening including the ability to establish rapport and persuade others.
  • Knowledge of criminal justice system and area/community resources that can benefit Safer’s clients.
  • Knowledge of local labor market and trends in hiring and job search techniques including on-line searches, job boards, composing resumes, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and databases.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Prior sales background helpful.
  • Three years’ prior experience working with individuals with criminal records.
  • Experience with start-up and multiple-site operations.

The Safer Foundation supports, through a full spectrum of services,
the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism.

All positions are Full-Time (40-hours/week) and located in the Chicago Metropolitan area unless otherwise specified.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans

www.saferfoundation.org
No Phone Calls Please

 

     
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