Employment Specialist

Overview Of Mesa County Department Of Human Services Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork.

We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding.

The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stabilization and opportunity for meaningful employment.

Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork

The Employment Specialist helps job seekers and employers connect with meaningful employment opportunities by applying skills in career coaching, assessment, resource navigation, communication and problem solving. This position works directly with individuals to understand their skills, interests, employment goals and barriers; identifies appropriate employment opportunities and connects customers with resources that support successful employment.

• Engages job seekers in conversations that identify their skills, experience, interests, goals, and employment needs.
• Assesses job readiness and identifies strengths, skill gaps, and barriers that may affect employment
• Helps individuals identify realistic career pathways and employment opportunities based on their skills and goals
• Provides individualized coaching, active job search assistance, resume development, interview preparation, and career navigation.
• Identifies appropriate resources, services, and referrals and helps customers navigate those resources
• Supports job seekers in developing and completing employment plans and achieving identified goals.
• Identify barriers to employment; work with internal and external partners to alleviate such barriers.
• Provide customer service by actively listening to and being inquisitive about the whole person and engaging in service delivery with a collaborative, human-centered approach.
• Coordinate with other program case managers to support job seekers in completion of employment plans.

• Facilitate workshops and group activities related to job searching, resumes, interviewing, and work readiness.
• Presents information to individuals and groups in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner.
• Assists job seekers in using the Resource Room computers, online employment resources, unemployment systems, job applications, and training enrollment systems.
• Adapts instruction and communication approaches to meet different levels of knowledge, experience and comfort with technology.
• Coordinates and facilitates assessments as assigned.

• Translates employer needs into clear job opportunity information and appropriate candidate referrals
• Matches job seekers to employment opportunities by considering the skills, qualifications, interests, and needs of both the job seeker and employer.
• Provides employers with information and resources that support effective recruitment and hiring.
• Coordinates and supports job fairs, hiring events, seminars, round tables, and other workforce development activities.
• Develops and presents labor market information for…