Man-Tra-Con Corporation is seeking candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title: Career Specialist (TS-041924-01)
Location: Marion, Illinois
Salary: $16.00 to $17.00 per hour, D.O.E.

Job Description
Man-Tra-Con Corporation is seeking candidates for a Career Specialist position. The Career Specialist will work with customers within our 5-county workforce area (Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and Williamson counties) to develop professional goals and job readiness skills to enable customers to secure and maintain full-time employment.

A Man-Tra-Con Corporation Career Specialist is purpose-driven, with the ability to balance the priorities of providing superior customer service and ensuring accurate, timely completion of paperwork and data entry. The Career Specialist will make a difference in our community by helping hard-to-serve job seekers in a role that is more coach than counselor.

Benefits offered.

Responsibilities
The Career Specialist is expected to:

• Provide case management to job seekers including but not limited to: job search assistance, job referrals, resume preparation and revision, job interview preparation, and coaching on employability skills.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner agencies, staying current on services provided, and making appropriate referrals to assist customers in overcoming barriers to employment.
• Perform outreach duties including but limited to: conducting orientations for new customers; making presentations to small groups; and talking with potential customers at community events, resource fairs, and hiring events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Customer Service
• Effective Written & Verbal Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Community Relations
• Time Management

Educational/Work Experience Requirements

• Candidate must have either a bachelor degree (preferred), or a combination of education and experience.

Requirements
Candidates must also possess the following employment standards:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Internet applications is expected
• Demonstrate daily problem solving skills, working with a diverse and sometimes difficult- to-serve customer base
• Database management skills (to enter and manage customer information and case notes)
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to handle personally identifiable information according to federal, state and local policy, and maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to perform independent, remote work, traveling between local offices and other sites within the community
• Fluency with speaking Spanish a plus, but not required
• Background screening may be required.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit a resume through Indeed.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 3, 2024, by 4:30 p.m.

Man-Tra-Con Corporation is a member of the American Job Center network, and an Illinois workNet Center partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. © Copyright 2024 Man-Tra-Con Corporation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person