Case Manager/Employment Specialist (Helping Veterans Find Employment)
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI) has a full-time Employment Specialist position available in our Clearwater office.
The Employment Specialist is responsible for performing the day-to-day delivery of reintegration services for Veterans who are at risk of losing housing. The Employment Specialist will work closely with Veterans to ensure the service reflects the veterans needs, abilities, and employment goals. They will coach, support, and monitor Veterans in the initial stages of employment and maintain relations with employers.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Case Management
• Source Job Openings
• Securing Employment for Clients
• Case Note Writing
• Resume Writing
• File and Records Management
• Community Outreach with service providers and employers
• Building and maintaining relationships with employers and resources
• Coach and Prepare Candidates for Interviews
• Individual Employment Planning
• Manage social media grant accounts
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed by Leads, Regional Leads, and Program Managers

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in business, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in job development, recruiting, or counseling.
• Use of personal vehicle for outreach with mileage reimbursement
• Must work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent writing, counseling, and communication skills.
• Business skills to conduct job searches.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Other Valuable Experience:

• Veteran
• Military
• Veteran Services
• Social Work
• Case Work

Work Schedule:

• Monday Friday (0800-1630 or 0830-1700)

Hourly Rate:

• $20.00 - $24.00 based on experience

Company Benefits:

• 11 Paid Company Holidays.
• 40 Hours of Sick Time after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• SIMPLE IRA after 1 year of employment.
• This position does not offer medical, dental or vision benefits.

Applications & Interviews:

• Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.
• Interviews will take place via Teams.

**This position does not offer medical, dental or vision benefits.