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Employment Specialist
Pilsen Wellness Center
Chicago, IL
Full-Time
$44,000 per year
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
Pilsen Wellness Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Employment Specialist to provide high-quality case management services to individuals. The Employment Specialist ensures intake and assessment of participants, directs job seeking and retention skills; develops placement plans, makes partnerships and contacts in the community to help participants achieve and maintain employment.
Responsibilities
- Conducts intakes and assessment
- Develop placement plans to help achieve and maintain employment
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Provide educational, and advocacy services
- Coordinate resources with internal and external providers
- Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Driver License required
- Experience in similar role preferred
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $44,000 annually
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ongoing professional development, including clinical supervision and virtual trainings
About Us
Pilsen Wellness Center is a community-based organization providing culturally responsive behavioral health and social services.
Pilsen Wellness Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $44,000