Easter Seals Jobs

Salary $45,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position:

• To provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement

• Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an environment that is constantly evolving

• This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously

• Essential Functions:

• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes: assessment, individualized attention and coordination

• Provide Career Coaching including the completion of the Individual Employment Plan (IEP), WIOA eligibility, CASA's, and Career Mapping to enrolled participants

• Responsible for participation tracking and monitoring data entry into CWDS in accordance with activity codes and barrier identification and resolution

• Work directly in the community, with partners and organizations, to draw awareness to WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker/ReEntry Programs at the Pa CareerLink Delaware County.

• Update the CareerLink Referral Spreadsheet Report to provide status update on new intakes bi-weekly.

• Accurately complete required documentation for WIOA enrollment

• Assist in the preparation of weekly project reports (participation, placement, etc.)

• Work with government officials and partnering agencies to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received

• Create partnerships with members of the ReEntry Coalition, Mental Health, and Housing Committees

• Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules

• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up

• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities

• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed

• Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients

• Coordinate participant post exit retention services and accommodate participant work schedules

• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract

• Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies

• Maintain participant files as specified by contractor

• Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency

• Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract

• Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts

• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

• College degree or equivalent experience required

• Customer service experience preferred

• A working knowledge of MS Office

• Valid Driver's License, vehicle and clean driving record required