Employment Specialist
Company: New River Community Action Inc
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
General Description:
This position is directly responsible to the VA CARES Case Manager.
The Employment Specialist is responsible for client employment
services. Works with area employers to ensure Virginia CARES
clients find self-sustaining employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability and desire to work well with offenders and ex-offenders and
work with individuals/families of various cultures from low-to
middle-income backgrounds, especially those who have mental
illness, addiction, and/or domestic violence issues. Approach to
working with clients that is empathic, nonjudgmental, respectful,
and professional.
Demonstrated ability to instruct adults in job seeking and
retention skills, including resume writing and conflict
resolution.
Good communication skills required.
Ability to work independently.
Must have a willingness and ability to utilize computer to meet
essential job requirements. Must have ability to fluently use or
learn to use Microsoft Office, NRCA online database and VA CARES
database.
Must maintain regular attendance and perform job duties and
responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. Notifies supervisor by
7:30 am if unable to report to work.
Prior to employment, the applicant must sign authorizations for
NRCA to perform DMV and Criminal Record Checks to demonstrate that
a satisfactory driving record and no pending or founded charges or
convictions related to abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of
children or adults (or other felony or misdemeanor charges which
would conflict with the mission and philosophy of the agency).
Driving is an essential function for this position. Must possess
valid driver's license and safe driving record. Must be able to
drive up to 4 hours per day, but may be required to drive more than
4 hours in a given day. Some night/overnight driving may be
required for out of town trainings or meetings.
If agency vehicle is unavailable, must have vehicle with valid
inspection and insurance meeting minimum state requirements
available for travel within the New River Valley, and in
pre-approved cases outside the New River Valley. Mileage reimbursed
by NRCA.
Education and Experience Requirements:
An Associate Degree in human services field plus one year related
experience with human service agency or program.
Classification:
Hourly, non-exempt position. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with
full benefits. Starting pay between $14.83 and $18.54 based upon
education and experience.
NRCA conducts pre-employment criminal background, and driving
record checks. Possession of a valid driver's license and a good
driving record is required. Pre-employment drug testing and an
employment physical are required.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022, at 5:00 pm or until the
position is filled. USDA is an equal opportunity provider,
employer, and lender. EEO/AA
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Keywords: New River Community Action Inc, Roanoke , Employment Specialist, Human Resources , Christiansburg, Virginia
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