JOB POSTING Jewish Vocational Service / Partnerships for Careers and Learning Position: Employment Specialist Position Class: Professional Reports to: Director of Career Moves Services Salary Grade: 3 Supervises: N/A FLSA: Exempt We are seeking a talented employment specialist for a new and exciting pilot project developed by Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest and Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and funded by Combined Jewish Philanthropies. This position is part-time (21 hours per week) and is located at JFS/MW in Framingham. Summary: The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality job search coaching and job placement assistance (including aggressive marketing and outreach to employers, job development, placement, and follow-up) to professional-level job seekers in the Metro West area. This individual must provide service to both the job seeker and employer. Essential Job Functions: * In conjunction with JFS staff, screens, interviews and accepts candidates into the “Ready for Success” program based on a set of criteria. * Provides a range of employment coaching services. * Actively develops new employer relationships. Manages positive and productive employer relationships. * Conducts on-going job development and job referral activities by cold calling, attending job fairs, technology searches (LinkedIn, company sites, etc.), contacts from JFS/MW via board of directors, colleagues at Career Moves at JVS , CJP affinities teams, and all-JVS employment staff. * Refers appropriate clients for adjunct services including financial and legal consultation. * Maintains clear, accurate, up-to-date information in Agency database regarding client and employer activity. * Prepares and submits required reports for Director and funders on a timely basis. * Works collaboratively with JFS staff as well as JVS Boston staff. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Non-Essential Functions: * Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and team-based projects. * Actively participates in interagency planning to assure the participant’s needs are being effectively addressed. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Experience: * A minimum of 3 years of related experience; staffing experience highly desired * Knowledge of the Metrowest Jewish community a definite plus * Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills * Knowledge of job development strategies * Experience working and partnering with employers required * Highly computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet searches * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team * Presentation and facilitation skills required Education Required: BA/BS in Human Services or related field; staffing/recruitment experience preferred Communication/Reasoning Demands: 1. The ability to coordinate, analyze, organize, compile, compose, and compute data and information. 2. The ability to organize, negotiate, guide and instruct, speak and give instructions to individuals. Mental Demands: * Multiple concurrent tasks * Verbal communication * Detailed work * Written communication * Problem solving * Reading * Analysis of statistical and financial data Physical Demands: * Sitting * Speaking * Listening * Standing * Walking Special Work Conditions: The position is located in Framingham, MA 21 hours per week. Travel to Boston a minimum of once per month required. Occasional evening hours required. JVS Culture: JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services. Application: Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please indicate in your cover letter the resource where you saw this listing. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, Hispanic/Latino/Latina and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:08:34 +0000
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