What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Consultant position at Allies Supported Employment?
Want to be part of something special, big, exciting, and rewarding? Love helping others? Want variety within your workday? Have a get it done mentality? Believe in the potential of every person? Allies Supported Employment is looking for motivated, responsible and fun individuals to help grow our business in the Spanish Fork area and surrounding areas. As an employment consultant, you will assist individuals with a wide range of basic life and job skills that promote their independence and success in the workforce. Additionally, you will network, develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses; creating employment avenues for your current and future clients. You will be an advocate and ambassador; sharing Allies vision and mission while building business relationships. Use your savvy sales skills and business knowledge to help employers see the immense value you, your client, and Allies bring to their business.
What we expect:
The employment consultant is expected to be able to work independently. Effectively managing your time throughout the day. Be able to work a flexible schedule. Meet the needs of the clients and employers. You are honest, motivated, hardworking, communicative, a problem solver, and have a desire to help others. We want you for the long haul. We are asking for a minimum of a one-year commitment to the position.
What you can expect:
Fun and challenging environment, a team of co-workers that love what we do. Work/life balance, 32 to 40 hours per week, and reimbursements. Support! you are not in this alone! We work as a team from the CEO down. You will have the training and support to be successful. What else is there? Fully paid medical/dental/vision for full-time employees, Paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment, and a clear path to paid raises!
What you will do:
- Coach clients on basic life and job skills to prepare for the workforce
- Maintains accurate daily documentation on clients progress
- Communicate regularly with clients, employers and support teams
- Attend mandatory trainings, presentations and staff meetings (Helps you be your best!)
- Coach and encourage client independence
- Conducting Job Analysis
- Conducting Business/employer informational interviews
- Determining specific pathways to employment for your clients and develop those pathways
- Network and develop positive partnerships with local businesses in person and via cold calling.
- Create job positions that mutually benefit clients and partnered employers
Qualifications:
- Experience with individuals with disabilities
- Must have reliable transportation and being willing to drive
- Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite, Google Docs)
- Proven ability to effectively communicate
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skill
- Able to motivate and lead clients
- Fluent in Spanish and English a plus