Supported Employment Specialist

Job Summary

Provides career development and assessment services, job-training assistance, and/or other employment-related services.  Conducts interviews with job, program or unemployment applicants to obtain the information needed to provide services.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

• Demonstrates the use of job listings to assist clients with skill building

• Develops, conducts and/or coordinates workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients

• Evaluates application information and determines initial or ongoing program eligibility

• Performs job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interest, and values in relation to job and career opportunities

• Provides career development and assessment services to clients for the purpose of matching their application skills sets to vacancies

• Refers applicant to services such as counseling, literacy, or language instruction, transportation assistance, and childcare