What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career & Employment Specialist position at Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials?
Career & Employment Specialist
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
Locations: Quincy, Illinois
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials is a nonprofit agency providing workforce services throughout Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, and Warren counties. Our mission is to grow stronger, more positive communities through relationships. We support individuals, families, businesses, and local governments by addressing basic needs, fostering resiliency, and expanding economic opportunity for all.
We are accepting applications for full-time Career & Employment Specialist positions.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and interview applicants for appropriate program intake and enrollment
- Complete paperwork and applications for the appropriate program intake and enrollment
- Develop an employment plan for clients that leads to a sustainable career
- Assess clients’ skills, interests, employment barriers, and supportive-service needs
- Assist clients with résumés, applications, interview preparation, job searches, and placement
- Connect clients with training, education, transportation, childcare, and other community resources
- Monitor client progress and provide follow-up support after employment to promote job retention
- Maintain compliance with state program regulations, contract requirements, performance goals, and documentation standards
- Partner with local educational institutions and social service agencies to assist clients
- Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to clients
- Network with local employers to build connections for employment referrals for clients
- Present workforce programs to local individuals, employers, and agencies
- Keep detailed and accurate case notes on clients using several digital systems
- Teach workshops on job readiness and career development
- Some travel is required to all counties of service as needed
- Responsible for providing services for the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act program
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, workforce development, business, or a related field strongly preferred; associate degree in a related field required at minimum
- Intake, case management, workforce development, or related experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic case-management systems
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Does the pay scale meet your needs?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
- Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30?
- Describe your relevant experience for this role.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $42,000