Career Placement Specialist

Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Imagine the thrill of helping individuals find their dream job and assisting them in achieving their full potential. As a full-time Career Placement Specialist at Families Forward in Brewer, ME, you will embark on a journey where your passion for helping others will be rewarded every single day.

Aside from earning competitive pay, you get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program
• Future mom's program

WHAT DOES A CAREER PLACEMENT SPECIALIST DO?

In this role, you will take on the exciting challenge of developing and maintaining exemplary relationships with nonprofit organizations and employers. By leveraging your strong interpersonal skills, you will have the power to create volunteer and employment opportunities through our innovative Work Experience Programs (WEP). Imagine the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are directly impacting the lives of program participants, empowering them to gain valuable work experience and secure meaningful employment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience

Experience working as a Placement Specialist in a nonprofit environment is preferred but not required.

FAMILIES FORWARD: OUR MISSION

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Families Forward offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support.

Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth for our team.

READY TO APPLY?

So, what do you think? If you're excited about this opportunity, apply now! The initial application can be completed in under 3 minutes. Good luck!