Job Description
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
- Coach and Prepare Candidate for Interviews
- Individual Employment Planning
- 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 be insured by company car insurance to drive a company vehicle.
- Business skills to conduct job searches.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Veteran
- Military
- Veteran Services
- Social Work
- Case Work
Monday Friday (0800-1630 or 0830-1700)
Hourly Rate:
$18.00 - $23.00 based on experience
Company Benefits:
VRSI does offer SIMPLE IRA
Company Holidays & Time Off:
11 Paid Company Holidays
40 Hours of Sick Time after 90 days of employment
Employees are eligible for paid time off after 1 year of employment