About this opportunity
Gateway Foundation lists this Employment Specialist opportunity in polk city, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment SpecialistAlpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.The Employment Specialist is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing assessment tools and training resources to gather information regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of the FL Dept of Corrections. Creating training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assisting clients in accomplishing employment goals. Establishing working relationships with employers, community agencies, and other potential job sources to assist with job placement. Maintaining current knowledge of occupational outlook for jobs and regularly updating responsibilities and qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals. Developing and utilizing knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, and community services and resources.Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or related field. Experience in workforce development, case management, or reentry services is preferred. Knowledge of local labor markets, employment trends, and community resources is also required. Valid local driver's license, insurance, and good driving record are necessary. Ability to pass a Level 2 background check in the state of Florida is required. Knowledge of correctional systems and the unique challenges faced by incarcerated individuals is needed. Knowledge of and familiarity with organizations and service providers who employ certified peers, including agency personnel responsible for recruitment and talent acquisition, is required. Knowledge of the core competencies, standards, and requirements for CRPS certification and employment in Florida is also necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, and other applicable programs is required. Skill in providing effective coaching, mentoring, and feedback to CRPS job seekers and employees is needed. Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with employers, agencies, and other stakeholders in the behavioral health field and workforce systems is required. Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as it pertains to confidentiality is necessary. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers, supervisors, and employers is required. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the delivery and evaluation of employment-related services, using data, feedback, and best practices is needed. Ability to identify barriers and challenges to CRPS employment, such as stigma, discrimination, accommodation, and retention, is required. Ability and willingness to routinely travel within the State is necessary. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs is required.Physical Requirements include the ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with peers. Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read. Ability to communicate with others and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data. Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.Benefits at Alpharus Health include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, an employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums, employee assistance programs focused on mental health, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match, short-term and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service, 9 paid company holidays, training & development programs, tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year, eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training, and formal and informal guidance.
Worksite address
polk city, FL, 33868, US
Who can apply
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