Employment Specialist (SETA Program)

Pay Rate $22.50 per hour Telecommute Status Onsite Announcement PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Work Force Inclusion Employment Specialist Job Code: AA014 - PR-WrkfIncl Empl Spec HR Title Group: Workforce Inclusion Salary Grade: N19 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approval Date: August 2022 SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Specialist, Workforce Inclusion will provide career assessments, training, resources, and guidance in identifying employment opportunities, post-secondary education, paid internships, and job opportunities for people with disabilities.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. *Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with local agencies, schools, businesses, service agencies, and other organizations, as appropriate2. *Administer and implement career assessments and coordinate support with providers to provide holistic and comprehensive case management3. *Develop systematic work experience and community engagement opportunities4. *Identify and facilitate training to support gaining skills needed for pre-employment and/or post-employment5. *Refer eligible clients to appropriate community resources6.

Performs duties and special projects as assigned * Denotes Essential Job Function MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Ability to identify and match jobs and other opportunities to the individual’s needs and interests•Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software•Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, and written•Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems•Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and ratios•Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility•Experience working with people with disabilities preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors in Business Administration or related field A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: CPR/First Aid Valid Driver's License PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: •Viewing computer screen/monitor•Keyboarding•Maneuvering to and around equipment•Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching•Transporting to various locations within customer site(s) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work may be performed at a customer’s location, in an office, or shop environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background…

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