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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI) has a full-time Employment Specialist position available in our Bakersfield, California Office.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is a company that provides the Department of Labor's Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant to qualified Military Veterans. We have office locations in California, Wisconsin, Florida, Nebraska and Iowa. The purpose of VRSI is to provide free courteous, quality and professional services designed to assist eligible veterans, service members, and other individuals to attain their maximum vocational potential. VRSI provides multiple services including vocational counseling, vocational evaluation, and employment services.
The Employment Specialist is responsible for performing the day-to-day delivery of reintegration services for Veterans who are at-risk of losing housing. The Employment Specialist will work closely with Veterans to ensure the service reflects the veterans needs, abilities, and employment goals. They will coach, support, and monitor Veterans in the initial stages of employment and maintain relations with employers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management
Source Job Openings
Securing Employment for Clients
Case Note Writing
Resume Writing
Outreach Personal Vehicle with Mileage Reimbursement
Coach and Prepare Candidate for Interviews
Individual Employment Planning
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Associates degree in Business, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in job development, recruiting, or counseling.
Must work independently and as a team member.
Excellent writing, counseling, and communication skills.
Ability to work virtually with our veterans and service providers
Business skills to conduct job searches.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Company Benefits:
SIMPLE IRA
Flexible Schedule
11 Paid Company Holidays
40 Hours of Sick Time after 90 days
Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is a company that provides the Department of Labor's Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant to qualified Military Veterans. We have office locations in California, Wisconsin, Florida, Nebraska and Iowa. The purpose of VRSI is to provide free courteous, quality and professional services designed to assist eligible veterans, service members, and other individuals to attain their maximum vocational potential. VRSI provides multiple services including vocational counseling, vocational evaluation, and employment services.
The Employment Specialist is responsible for performing the day-to-day delivery of reintegration services for Veterans who are at-risk of losing housing. The Employment Specialist will work closely with Veterans to ensure the service reflects the veterans needs, abilities, and employment goals. They will coach, support, and monitor Veterans in the initial stages of employment and maintain relations with employers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management
Source Job Openings
Securing Employment for Clients
Case Note Writing
Resume Writing
Outreach Personal Vehicle with Mileage Reimbursement
Coach and Prepare Candidate for Interviews
Individual Employment Planning
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Associates degree in Business, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in job development, recruiting, or counseling.
Must work independently and as a team member.
Excellent writing, counseling, and communication skills.
Ability to work virtually with our veterans and service providers
Business skills to conduct job searches.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Company Benefits:
SIMPLE IRA
Flexible Schedule
11 Paid Company Holidays
40 Hours of Sick Time after 90 days
Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment
