Employment Specialist

Position: Employment Specialist

Reports to: Program Manager

Job Type: Full Time 40 hours/week

Pay: $50,000-55,000 annually DOE (depending on experience)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance, PTO, and Vacation. Training provided and professional development opportunities.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Department: Case Management

How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to: employment@workoptions.org

Work Options is a culinary training program for adults 18 years of age. Our mission is to empower individuals by overcoming barriers to sustainable employment through culinary training, confidence building and resource provision.

Position Summary: The Employment Specialist plays a vital and multifaceted role within the Case Management department. This full-time position is responsible for supporting participants in the Work Options program by providing individualized employment services and managing critical data functions. The ideal candidate will blend direct service with technical accuracy, helping individuals secure and maintain sustainable employment while ensuring program data is accurate, timely, and well-organized

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR at least one (1) year of experience in human services, social work, education, or working with priority populations .
• Equivalent work experience or credentialing may be considered in place of a degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient with database management systems and common business software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), is essential.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience in job development and job coaching
• Preferred: Experience working with justice involved youth and young adults

Data Entry Responsibilities

• Accurately input and verify data across multiple spreadsheets and databases.
• Communicate with Employment Specialist team to ensure timely completion of data entries
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and Access Coordinator to streamline data processes and reduce duplication
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information and records at all times.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Employment Specialist Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of 10-12 participants aged 18-26, assist in identifying and addressing barriers to sustainable employment.
• Conduct regular check in with students to provide support and guidance.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes for database records.
• Provide individualized and group employment support, including resume/cover letter assistance, online job application completion, interview preparation, employer outreach, job retention, and follow-up.
• Teach employability classes
• Provide resource navigation through outreach and networking with service providers; offer referrals and advocacy as appropriate.
• Comply with all data reporting requirements as directed by the supervisor.
• Deliver follow-up services for a minimum of 12 months to support job retention via phone, email, and in-person contact
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year experience in case management
• 1 year of Case Management

Experience:

• Employment & Job development Specialist: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80220 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000