Marshall University

CORE Employment Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationHuntington/West Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 29027
      JOB DESCRIPTION – CORE Employment Specialist

      POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assessing, providing workforce development and coaching, and placing participants in the workforce in the CORE Hub 1 region that includes Cabell, Lincoln, Putnam, and Wayne counites and provide support to other CORE service areas. The employment specialist reports to Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment program director.

      DUTIES/POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
      PART I - PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
      • 1.1 Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
      • 1.2 Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
      • 1.3 Timely - recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
      • 1.4 Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
      • 1.5 Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
      • 1.6 Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Can evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
      • 1.7 Follows dress code policy.
      • 1.8 Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

      PART II - ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES:
      • 2.1 Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers.
      • 2.2 Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
      • 2.3 Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.
      • 2.4 Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
      • 2.5 Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
      • 2.6 Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
      • 2.7 Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians etc.).
      • 2.8 Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

      PART III - ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • 3.1 Attendance - maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.
      • 3.2 Punctuality - reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
      • 3.3 Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period

      PART IV - WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • 4.1 Engages with participants and establishes professional, trusting, and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.
      • 4.2 Assesses participants’ employability skills, vocational functioning, and barriers to employment using motivational interviewing techniques, background information, and work experiences.
      • 4.3 Provides job development assistance, resume development, and conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of people on his/her caseload.
      • 4.4 Maintains and documents weekly contact with participant caseload to provide employability coaching, and review job placement progress.
      • 4.5 Engage, establish, and grow partner relationships with community agencies including referral, community resource agencies, career-skills training programs, and employers.
      • 4.6 Meets baseline monthly program goals: 10 referrals per month, 5 job placements per month, and 1 employer business partner per month (subject to change based on program and seasonal needs).
      • 4.7 Actively engages with community organizations to build awareness, participate in outreach events, and identify community resources to support participants and remove barriers to employment.
      • 4.8 Provides education and support to employers to support healthy and safe workplaces.
      • 4.9 Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by program director and internal leadership. 4.10 Research current local labor market information to guide CORE services.
      • 4.11 Attend in-person and virtual staff meetings and adhere to program procedures and other duties as assigned.
      • 4.12 Ability to manage and respond to multiple tasks and deadlines using effective time management skills.

      OTHER REQUIRED COURSE(S)/TRAINING IN:
      • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
      • Must be able to proficiently use a data management system
      • Must be able to market and secure business partnerships
      • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation
      • Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff of partner agencies
      • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

      WORKING CONDITIONS:
      In the event of a public health crisis or other circumstances, the candidate must have technological capability and a confidential work area to work from home.

  • About the company

      42046 Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia.