[The Network] JOB OPENING: EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position                                   Employment Specialist

Application Deadline              February 22, 2013

Start Date                                March 1, 2013

Employment Status                 Part-time

Hours per Week                      20 hours per week

Compensation                         $15.00 per hour

Application Process                Please email resume and cover letter to: Virginia A. Longoria, Executive Director at virginia@acchouse.org

 

Job Summary: Provides job readiness, job development, job search and job placement services under the direction of the agency's Director of Programs. 

 

Minimum Requirements:    

·         Minimum of two years of successful experience providing employment services for non-profit agencies workforce agencies or private staffing firms. 

·         Ability to provide technical direction to adult participants in all areas of employment services.

·         Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including homeless and ex-offender populations.

·         Must possess knowledge of effective methods and techniques of job development, labor market trends and employment opportunities in private, non-profit and public sectors.

• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows applications.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish a plus.

 

Duties:                       

·         Assesses client strengths, interests, skills, job and education/training history as well as barriers to employment to support participants' success in achieving self-sufficiency goals.

·         Initiates and maintains relationships with employers to promote job placements.

·         Assists participants with resume writing, applications, job search, interviewing skills, job placement and job retention.

·         Collects information from employers on job openings including required skills and  education/training in order to match employers with qualified participants.

·         Prepares reports as needed.

·         Refers participants to partnering agencies for services and education/training opportunities that are not currently provided by ACCESS Housing, Inc.

·         Provides employment workshops and presentations to participants.

·         Assists with recruitment, marketing and outreach efforts.

 

ACCESS Housing, Inc. Mission     

Founded in 1983, the mission of ACCESS Housing is to help homeless families in the Denver metro area regain their independence, achieve self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing through a comprehensive continuum of care and collaboration with the community partners. 

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