About the job
Purpose: The Employment Placement Specialist plays a vital role in empowering individuals to prepare for and secure meaningful employment within the community. This position involves providing strategic guidance and leadership to the placement team to meet client career aspirations and achieve successful placement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development of partnerships with local employers to create opportunities for consumer placements in competitive job markets.
2. Facilitate skill-building sessions for consumers, focusing on essential interviewing techniques, job searching strategies, and overall job preparation to enhance their employability.
3. Document all interactions and activities related to consumer support through comprehensive case notes. Prepare reports for funding agencies to keep them informed about consumer progress, ensuring that 100% of productivity benchmarks are met in accordance with program goals.
4. Collaborate with consumers to craft individualized vocational rehabilitation plans that include regular evaluations of their progress and emerging needs.
5. Act as a representative of the agency in professional associations and organizations that promote job networking opportunities.
6. Work closely with Employment Consultants post-placement to ensure job retention and success, exemplifying teamwork and contributing to the effectiveness of both program and management teams. Foster collaboration across departments to build strong working relationships.
7. Assist in creating effective marketing materials to support job development, placement, and retention efforts.
8. Conduct thorough intake interviews and complete all necessary paperwork for initial assessments.
9. Maintain regular contact with consumers to motivate their engagement and ensure follow-through with job development initiatives.
10. Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures, including Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Conduct. Staff members are responsible for maintaining all required certifications and licenses.
Values: Uphold the organization's core values:
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Clear Communication
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability

