Employment Specialist

Job Details:
Level: Experienced |

Job Location:

US VETS Houston Main
- Houston, TX 77070 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Salary Range: $21.78 - $27.23 per hour |

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25% |

Job Shift: Day | Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services.

• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company matching 401K

• Meets individually with all clients assigned on caseload for employment search assistance on a weekly basis.
• Assists clients with collecting work history, marketable skills, and interest for employment search.
• Creates an Employment Development Plan with clients identifying areas of interest, as well as target vocational areas.
• Assists client with creating a professional resume and cover letter, as well as helping create a master application to use as a reference when completing applications for employment.
• Identifies employment opportunities and employer contacts.
• Contacts new employers on a weekly basis to explore new relationships and employment opportunities for the clients.
• Facilitates workshops such as resume preparation and interviewing and conducts mock interviews with clients to help develop interview skills.
• Meets wage and placement goals as set up by supervisor.
• Documents all client progress in the case note section of the client file and/or on various workforce forms in the client file.
• Obtains Employment Verification Letter (EVL) and/or pay stub within first two weeks of employment.
• Assists Workforce Coordinator with meetings or conducts meetings independently with employment partners to present the organization's programs and to secure job openings.
• Assists with securing interviews for clients based on information obtained during the client/Employment Specialist meeting.
• Maintains a database of local area employers.
• Contacts database employers at a minimum of once per month, to secure job openings for clients and to maintain employer relationship.
• Assists Workforce Coordinator with creating presentations of clients' employment backgrounds to prospective employers.
• Completes all required reports, and handles special projects as assigned by the Workforce Coordinator.
• Attends local chamber meetings, job fairs, and other pertinent meetings and events.
• Assists with daily operations of the Career Center.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services or related field required. A minimum of 2 years of experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• A minimum of one year of previous job development experience, preferably in a government-funded or for-profit staffing environment.
• Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
• Experience in dealing with clients possessing multiple barriers to employment preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to groups.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Must be a highly motivated self-tarter who is organized and detail oriented.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Driver license with no violations on driving record for past 3 years and own registered and insured transportation required. Company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.

United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.