Salary: $38,966.00 Annually
Location : NJ 08080, NJ
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: ESYALP
Department: 50010- Student Services
Division: 240200 - Title II ABE
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented, Exempt
Description

The Employment Specialist provides high quality customer service, such as skills training, mentoring, job search assistance, placement, career development, retention, and career advancement to Youth & Adult Literacy Program students, while meeting the needs of the businesses. In addition, the Specialist assists program students in their efforts of becoming active, wage-earning members of the workforce by generating positive employment and/or vocational experiences with ongoing support, in addition to pre-vocation instruction and career training.

This is a full-time, grant funded position, ending June 30, 2024.
Examples of Duties

1. Engages consumers and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
2. Provides education and support to employers and organizations, as agreed upon by consumers, which may include negotiating job accommodations.
3. Maintains accurate and timely documentation for the Rowan College of South Jersey Youth & Adult Literacy Programs.
4. Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the consumers.
5. Performs task/job analysis at the job site to break down the job responsibilities into teachable components and provides appropriate accommodations.
6. Applies knowledge of program goals, labor market information, internet-based tools, wage and trend information regarding high growth and high wage industries and occupations, and workplace needs.
7. Communicates with jobsite and acts as a liaison, if necessary, between employee and employer.
8. Monitors and gauges customer progress through frequent communication with the employer.
9. Monitors consumers' safety at the work site.
10. Assists consumers in developing effective communication and proper workplace behavior/dress code.
11. Maintains open communication with Director regarding student progress.
12. Attends staff meetings, in-services, and trainings, as required.
13. Assists with presentations and job fairs relating to employment activities.
14. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Applicable experience in education and/or career readiness field required.
• Valid driver's license, which is currently in good standing.
• Ability to travel to multiple institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel.
• Ability to use current applicable hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, includes evenings.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment

If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.
Supplemental Information

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ's vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position:

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing

Physical requirements of the position:

• Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity

Workplace conditions of the position:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
All full time staff employees earn sick, vacation and personal time off. The College also offers 14 calendar holidays.
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of employment. This position requires enrollment in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) . PERS is a defined benefit plan available to full time employees. Employees participating in PERS are required to contribute a percentage of their base salary and the retirement benefit is based on a calculation. For more information visit:

Health Benefits:
Medical: RCSJ offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011.
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Delta Dental with four plan options (base plan is free to employees).
Group Life Insurance:
Life Insurance is underwritten by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc., and is provided as a result of pension membership. There is no cost to the member for this coverage. The State Treasurer is the official policyholder for all the Noncontributory Group Life Insurance, which is issued as Policy Number G-14800 .

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, vision, and dependent day care. The medical limit is $2,650 per year, and the dependent care limit is $5,000 per year.

Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver- RCSJ offers tuition reimbursement for up to 12 credits per fiscal year. The College also offer a tuition waiver for RCSJ courses for employees and eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program:
RCSJ offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free and completely confidential service available to help employees manage issues in their work and personal lives. EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services. The issues for which EAP provides support vary, but examples include:

• Substance abuse
• Safe working environment
• Emotional distress
• Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths
• Health care concerns
• Financial or legal concerns
• Family/personal relationship issues
• Work relationship issues
• Concerns about aging parents

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Please state your highest level of education and degree, if applicable.

02

Please explain your experience with education and/or career readiness field.

03

Please explain your previous experience, if any, with job development and/or job search activities.

04

How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Office Products?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

05

Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which is currently in good standing?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing a personal vehicle?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, including both evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question