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Technology
Project Employment Specialist
Manages an active applicant database of over 600 applicants per month. Directly handles over 40 calls per day assisting applicants and handling all aspects of Customer Care and Sales. Conducts interviews of all applicants and facilitates source matching to reference their qualifications, education levels, and unique skill-sets with clients and business partner's employment needs. Maintains a highly fluid database of active candidates in order to place them in an ideal career path. Utilizes emerging resources and online technologies at nationwide Colleges and Universities in order to assist in career placement resulting in over $175,000 to $200,000 in annual company revenue.
- Top 5 percent for the company in overall sales revenue generated between 2013 to present.
- Top percentage of talk-time quotas between 2013 to present averaging 90% during the time period.
- Maintained a 30% Client click through average from 2013 to present, which is the highest possible.
- Has maintained a 4.5 Client satisfaction rating between 2013 to present, which led the company.
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Social Work
Employment Specialist
Develop relationship with students; motivate students to ensure readiness for externship and employability.
- Work with an assigned portfolio of 100-150 Medical Assistant students to provide coaching and feedback to improve successful employment placement outcomes.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet accreditation standards.
- Participate in campus workshops, orientations and other activities to support student development.
- Awarded Everest Hero Award for January 2013 Top Recruiting Specialist
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Social Work & Music Performance
Employment Specialist
Developed relationships with employers to advocate for student externships and employability
- Coached a portfolio of 100-150 students to provide coaching and feedback to improve successful employment placement outcomes.
- Ensured all verification of student employment satisfied compliance for state and national accreditation standards.
- Led monthly employment readiness seminar classes to mentor students in professionalism in the workplace.
- Earned exclusive contracts with Massage Envy Tacoma, Dedicated Women's Health, and U.S. HealthWorks - Puyallup & Federal Way
- Awarded Everest Hero Award for January 2014
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Arts
Business Administration
Employment Specialist
Assisted psychologically challenged program participants in removing barriers to full-time employment by proving education, support, guidance and feedback to be able to transition off SSI.
- Identified problem areas within existing Employment Services program and effectively rejuvenated referrals to take the total caseload from 50 to over 150 consumers of mental health services.
- Coauthored grant proposal and acquired $50,000 from Kaiser Permanente to expand program.
- Marketed vocational rehab services to community members and negotiated seven contracts.
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Special Education
Disabilities
Employment Specialist
Worked with clients confronting a variety of life challenges to guide them toward meaningful employment
- Partnered with social workers to support job-seekers facing financial, health and marital problems
- Trained clients with limited computer experience to use websites and social media to find and apply for jobs
- Led job-training courses for diverse portfolio of clients with a broad spectrum of challenges and abilities
- Promoted agency in the Washington area through public speaking engagements and presence at job fairs
- Developed and implemented introductory job-readiness training program for recent high school graduates
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Social Science
Employment Specialist
Coached individuals with disabilities in job seeking skills and enhance confidence levels.
- As employment specialist, placed in excess of 75 clients in appropriate employment.
- Collaborated with HR community to place people with disabilities in jobs, identifying transferrable skills.
- Facilitated "Job Clubs" in connection with NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Using "role play" practiced interviewing skills giving students the opportunity to improve their skills.
- Provided career counseling in view of student's prior experience.
- As part of Project Connect, created and delivered 4 webinars design to assist community leaders in establishing Job Clubs within the community.
- Working in concert with The United Way, developed and presented 4 Job Seekers workshops. Topics included sourcing, resume writing, documentation and interviewing.
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Anthropology
Recruiter/employment Specialist
Set company record for increasing rate of new hires within first 90 days of employment; continues to exceed standard; reduced use of agencies by incorporating the use of "best practices" within industry.
- Reduced time positions remained vacant by developing and implementing an Applicant Tracking System accessible to hiring managers resulting in improved efficiency and turn-around times.
- Employed strategic advertising to targeted professionals; filling vacancies faster, reducing turnover.
- Sourced and recruited clinical and non-clinical staff; physicians, nurses, managers, technical, administrative and support staff throughout the organization's ten satellite offices throughout the state.
- Pre-screened and tracked candidates and processed all new hires for employment and orientation.
- Created customized reports using HRIS and Excel to analyze data. Calculated and provided salary quotes, explanation of benefits and offer letters to prospective employees.
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Certificate
Customer Service
Psychology
Employment Specialist
Coordinated one on one meeting with students to determine employment goals, and developed job search activities directed toward positions that were individualized to the interest of the students.
- Managed caseload of students in order to prepare them for work and provided supportive services to encourage job retention, i.e. provided conflict resolution when necessary.
- Kept accurate record of students' job search activities in a timely manner, and gather employment and employment retention data for report to funding sources.
- Provided outreach services as necessary to students, and participated in community meetings to share information with students as well as with staff.
- Shared job search activities tips to apply online.
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Counseling
Employment Specialist
Increased number of gainfully employed members by 10% within 6 months
- Developed relationship with various employers within the community to help members gain employment
- Collaborated with various State agencies to provide support, training, and education around employment
- Organized and taught weekly workshops around skills such as drafting resumes, interview skills, etc.
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Organizational Leadership
Management
Pre-employment Specialist/administrative Assistant
Served as program assistant for staff members working to help clients on public assistance gain employment.
- Interviewed participants to gather information on social, educational, criminal, and employment history.
- Conducted group orientations to inform participants on agency services, policies and procedures.
- Assisted participants with resume and interview preparations, as well as employment referrals and career assessments.
- Referred participants to various public or private agencies for assistance.
- Trained incoming staff members on Human Resource Administration policies and software programs (NYCWAY, FSE).
- File Room Supervisor; assigned, tracked, and supervised participants on file room records maintenance.
- Coordinated with various staff members for administrative support activities; served as a liaison between departments in the resolution of day-to day operations.
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Psychology
Human Resources Development
Employment Specialist
Perform Human Resource service in a high volume full-life cycle recruiting in the banking industry. Duties include develop/update training material utilized by management level and non-management employees.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with multiple lines of bank business
- Developed and executed successful recruiting strategies using MicroSoft products such as PowerPoint, MSWord, and Excel
- Conducted initial interviews of qualified candidates for submission to department supervisors/managers as potential hire
- Identified and implement appropriate candidate sourcing methods to include Internet, print, career fairs, job postings, referrals, etc.
- Instrumental in Event Planning for participation in Job Fairs and special recruitment of recent College Graduates
- Conducted background checks and collected sensitive personal information adhering to corporate Confidentiality protocol
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Psychology
Social Work
Employment Specialist
- Assisted a caseload of 10 mentally ill adults with the employment process, including resume writing, job searching and job coaching, through ACCES-VR and the Ticket to Work program for the Supported Employment Department
- Provided linkage and referrals to social services, and completed related applications, for a caseload of 9 mentally ill and homeless adults through the P.O.W.E.R. program; e.g. housing, case management, entitlement benefits
- Performed street outreach on a weekly basis to promote the P.O.W.E.R. program and employment services to homeless individuals
- Facilitated a weekly employment-related group that addressed topics such as resume writing, job leads and interview skills
- Completed intakes, Violence/Suicide screenings, social services applications, contact notes and other paperwork, as required
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Ed & Early Childhood Ed
Psychology
Senior Employment Specialist
Identification of employment trends and market needs, preparation of industrial standards and prevailing wage surveys
- Worked closely with County and State representatives and agencies in Supported Employment advocacy and action
- Developed and fostered employer relationships
- Consistently ranked first and second of 120 company offices in direct client placements
- Developed, wrote and maintained contracts for both group and individual employment sites
- Created marketing and sales presentations
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Communication
Employment Specialist
Aided participants find full-time permanent work and supported full-time staff with marketing efforts
- Recruited participants to attend the week long Jobs Readiness program
- Met with participants individually to determine their needs
- Instructed computer competencies course
- Developed a blog site for AmeriCorps
- Organized an End of the Year party
- Provide administrative support, answered phones, responded to emails on managers behalf, checked the mail
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Psychology
Counseling
Employment Specialist
Provided clients with intellectual disabilities with employment services that included preparing clients for employment with the soft skills training necessary to seek employment such as job search skills and job application assistance as well as the skills necessary to maintain gainful employment. Case management after each client was placed in an employment setting in order to ensure long term job retention.
- Assessed clients and collaboratively with DSP, treatment team, and family members, created career plans that were based upon the needs of the individual client.
- Developed and maintained a database of employers that were able to provide placements for clients making at least 10-15 contacts weekly.
- Developed job accommodations with employers in accordance with the ADA.
- Increased knowledge of local initiatives by attending professional development which included "Marketing Materials, " "Identifying Employers, " Job Coaching Skills; Highlights to Employing Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Successful Placements, " and "Best Practices in Community Employment."
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Family And Consumer Science
Leadership Course
Employment Specialist/case Management
Responsible for providing mentoring, job placement and recruitment services for dislocated youth and returning disabled adults participating in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Ticket To Work (TTW) programs
- Actively screened and evaluated applicants upon registration to agency
- Networked with employers and other agencies, building rapport with HR representatives to service companies with client referrals to fill available positions for hire
- Projected job placement quota, reported numbers to funding sources, surpassed 4 quarter quota by 12% within 3 quarters of the fiscal year
- Reported notated subject information into Illinois Workforce Development Systems (IWDS) to assure Illinois state partners that the agencies projected numbers were being met so that funding is continues
- Constructed bi-weekly report to the status of client interviews, job placements, employment verifications
- Planned, facilitated, and executed Individual Service Strategies (ISS) for all clients; contracting services that will be provided to give participants a comprehensible sense of direction with regards to employment action
- Provided resume workshops for all clients participating in the WIA and TTW program
- Hosted Job Clubs related to current events, training, and employment opportunities within the Cook County job market; providing useful information from city and state resources associated with the agency
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Business Administration
Employment Specialist
Provided assistance designed to support adults enrolled in job training program through job development/placement and case management
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources, community agencies and local businesses to secure needed services and marketed program to develop and maintain relationships with area employers
- Assisted in the selection of class participants, in evaluating their progress, in orienting participants to the program, and in classroom instruction
- Provided job placement assistance to program participants and provided follow-up services to ensure job retention
- Compiled records and prepared reports; accessed and recorded information concerning participants, community service resources, and employment resources
- Recruited certified alcohol and drug counselors to provide seminars and Q&A sessions for program participants in a classroom setting
- Responsible for originating, implementing and success of the "Poise Style Attitude Boutique". Effort included: negotiating space, recruiting volunteers to organize and staff, and marketing corporate and individual donors for business casual/corporate attire to be used as a resource for graduating students to interview for employment
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Human Services Technology Associate
Internship/employment Specialist
Developed and prepared packets containing information about social service agencies and assistance organizations and programs that might be useful for inmates and offenders.
- Identified and approved work placements for offenders with community service sentences.
- Prepared and maintained case folder for each assigned inmate and offender.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse, and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
- Network with parole officers, community agencies, in order to make plans for helping offenders with life adjustments.
- Arranged for Cognitive Behavior Intervention classes and substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs and court orders.
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Bachelor of Arts
Special Education Studies
Employment Specialist
Client/Employer recognized by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, 2008.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in locating and maintaining employment in the community.
- Worked with area employers to find appropriate jobs for individuals.
- Provided one-to-one job training on the jobsite.
- Conducted regular visits to individuals on the jobsite to ensure quality job performance.
- Communicated with family members in regards to individuals' performance.
- Participated in ISP meetings for individuals to discuss Supported Employment Plan.
- Maintained up-to-date reports and notes of all interactions with individuals.
- Maintained accurate files on all individuals.
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Bachelor of Arts
Nursing Assistant
Employment Specialist
Authored and implemented 4 module workshop focusing on employment success and retention skills with effective results
- Designed individualized work plans for clients with disabilities
- Consistently placed 62% of eligible program participants into competitive employment exceeding program requirements
- 80% of clients placed retained employment
- Completed monthly statistical reports by established timelines
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Employment Specialist
Identify potential Employers with a focus of Developing Employment opportunities for Program participants
- Maintained Placement quota of participants into full time employment with an emphasis on Retention
- Prepared weekly reports regarding stats on all client's and updated case notes daily
- Maintained employer satisfaction by contacting employers regularly to provide placement follow-up
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Psychology
Employment Specialist/job Developer
Worked with employers in the community to market Goodwill's programs and advocate for clients
- Coached individuals with barriers to employment to help them gain marketable skills and obtain employment
- Assisted clients with creating resumes and improving interview skills
- Responsible for keeping accurate and updated case notes on all clients, and maintaining communication with Case Managers and Retention Specialists
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Human Resource-generalist
Associate of Science
Sociology / History
Employment Specialist
Work with assigned multidisciplinary team in collaboration with clinicians, a psychiatrist and case managers to provide supported employment services, in an integrated format.
- Serve as consultant to assigned clinical team in an effort to provide supported employment services to consumers who express an interest in employment.
- Serve as job developer to case load of up to 25 individuals; in career exploration, job development, job placement, career counseling, on or off site coaching/support, advocacy.
- Identified potential employers while focusing on developing employment opportunities for program participants.
- Provide supports, based on individual need, to assist consumers to become employed in a competitive setting and to retain that employment.
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Arts
Arts
Economics
Employment Specialist, Job Coach
Placed successfully over 25 consumers in various positions of employment in 2014
- Played an integral part in rating the company #3 for job placements in Central TX
- Assisted consumers with mental and physical disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment
- Created an individualized plan of employment for consumers to follow in their job search
- Provided assistance with resume writing and interviewing skills
- Maintained contact with employers to ensure consumer's progress in job placement
- Worked side-by-side with consumers on job site and provide on-the-job training
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Mass Communications
School Counseling
Employment Specialist
Vocational or other training, including intensive job coaching, or travel training, and transportation,
- Assessments made of Consumers to identify strengths in relation to living, current skills, learning ability, work history, and social skills.
- Schedule, coordinates, and obtains individualized employment opportunities for Consumers
- Schedule job interviews for Consumers.
- Assistance and encouragement to Consumers to explore vocational goals, strengths, and problems.
- Provide job development, searching, and placement activities.
- Place Consumers in permanent, integrated work-setting, unsubsidized, part time or full-time employment, or in approved educational programs. Placement performance goals will be established annually and evaluated annually.
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High School Diploma
Associate of Arts
Social Work
Employment Specialist
Engaged TANF recipients to identify barriers to employment and develop individual employment plans.
- Maintained complete, accurate, and timely case notes and related records in DHS's ACCENT system and Rescare Worcs.
- Assisted participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities, and interests.
- Create, update, and ensure completion of participants' individual plans according to state policies and contract guidelines.
- Identified and located resources to help participants achieve short and long term employment goals.
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High School Diploma
Human And Social Studies
Employment Specialist
Answered incoming calls
- Office duties, filing, typing, faxing and computer programs as needed
- Interviewed, advised, and guided a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability
- Reviewed client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest
- Matched clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities/services
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Liberal Arts
Special And Elementary Education
Employment Specialist
Provided job search by networking with human resource directors at major companies based on customers vocational interests and abilities.
- Job trained customers at their employment sites.
- Provided on-site evaluation to ensure that customers were meeting their employer's standards.
- Attended case management and agency team meetings.
- Wrote state mandated reports for individuals with disabilities job activities.
- Nominated for Kathy Yandoros Job Coach of the Year Award, 2000.
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Political Science
Employment Specialist
- Provided clients with job readiness through mock interviews
- Maintained accurate and up to date information on current job market
- Provided direct services to increase client job readiness
- Developed and implemented a employment plan with each client
- Interviewed and assed client areas of employment interests
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Bachelor of Arts
Human Resources And Industrial
Employment Specialist
Managed activities related to internal/external recruitment strategies including developing resources, assisting management with identifying hiring needs against resources, recruiting, identification and pre-qualification of candidates, offers of employment and new hire orientation for exempt and non exempt employees
- Implemented new side by side process to reduce turnover in the first 30 days for high volume roles
- Participated in the development of annual Affirmative Action Plan including managing data on an ongoing basis and preparing information for the corporate AAP
- Backup to Senior HR Generalist
- Managed community relation activities for a strong corporate presence in the community including Sallie Mae's commitment to education involving the Partners in Education program with local Cincinnati Public Schools as well as community action programs such as United Way, March of Dimes and Hoxworth Blood Center.
- Represented company at local professional and college career fairs
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Human Services
Assistant Coordinator/employment Specialist
Provided employment services to students with disabilities at California State University, Fullerton.
- Coordinated career planning and development between students and career specialists.
- Developed employment opportunities and assisted students in obtaining positions geared towards their career paths.
- Monitored client progress to assure successful job placement.
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High School Diploma
Paralegal
Business Law, Advertising, Marketing
Employment Specialist
Actively researched and developed employment opportunities for clients with felony convictions with effective community outreach
- Facilitated employment readiness class
- Maintained accurate and details documentation of client job search activities and monthly statistics
- Participated in weekly meetings with the Judge, Prosecutor, and Drug Court Team for deposition of Drug Court cases
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Medical Coding & Billing Specialist
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Employment Specialist
Promoted to a position of increased responsibility that provided employment readiness training for clients.
- Ran weekly career development groups, and other groups to explore interests, identify work related skills, and create a sense of ownership and responsibility to the clubhouse
- Compiled monthly statistical report utilizing Excel in a timely and efficient manner
- Recorded all progress notes for individual clients in SOAP format
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months at this job
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychology
Rehabilitation And Mental Health Counseling
Employment Specialist Intern
Developed knowledge of consumers with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and dual diagnoses through familiarization with consumer files, assessments, and ISPs.
- Engaged clients and established trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
- Helped clients think about long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, personal culture, and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.
- Created resumes for clients based on their work and volunteer experience.
- Conducted job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests of the consumer.
- Supported clients making employer contacts by applying for jobs and learning more about available jobs in the community.
- Facilitated skills training (Transition Group and Job Readiness classes) and recreational groups.
- Completed various trainings, such as, First Aid/CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogens and Crisis Prevention.
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Applications
History And Social Sciences
Psychology
Employment Specialist
Coach individuals with disabilities to help them succeed in a workplace environment
- Successfully placed 80% of individuals in long-term positions with different companies
- Create an action plan with company mangers that adheres to policies and procedures
- Mediate resolutions between employers and consumers
- Responsible for composing monthly reports on progress and performance
- Attend meetings with counselors and other State Agencies to assess plan progress
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Business Administration
Psychology
Employment Specialist
Offered employment assistance to students attending school (local employment) and students entering the automotive, marine and motorcycle fields (graduate employment).
- Worked closely with neighboring departments (student services, financial aid, education, admissions and with the school counselor) to help solve various student issues for student retention purposes.
- Gave introductory employment services presentations to new students to help them start their employment search while they were attending school.
- Helped organized on campus job fairs for employers and for students.
- Attended weekly meetings with employment services team, always working to make processes and procedures more efficient.
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Employment Specialist
Led trainings for in-store recruiters on proper interviewing procedures and the use of ATS, as well as other internal and external resources.
- Facilitated numerous successful job fairs at large hiring events throughout the DFW area, securing the best talent for the organization.
- Reviewed and distributed employment applications in stores, assessing and prioritizing store needs and keeping District Managers informed of hiring results.
- Coordinated job fairs for stores, working alongside district in-store recruiters to facilitate successful launches of new stores and remodels.
- Worked with community-based referral sources for the recruitment and interviewing of applicants, including placing advertisements within various media.
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Human Development, Global Studies
Exchange Program
Employment Specialist
- Created a 'Career Ventures' program in a new subsidized housing residence and provided guidance, support, and resources for MICA clients' professional and academic endeavors.
- Networked with local organizations to refer tenants to training and educational programs.
- Routinely attended trainings regarding MICA population and supported employment, as well as clinical trainings facilitated by an on-site psychiatrist.
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English Writing
Employment Specialist
Gave outstanding customer service to Hiring Managers, UW Employees, and candidates
- Oversaw 55 - 65 recruitments at all times, communicating with 2-3 managers per recruitment
- Posted each position individually on a myriad of sites, editing content as needed
- Scheduled and performed phone interviews and reference checks
- Attended career fairs, spreading the face of [company name] as well as actively recruiting new candidates
- Trained all new Employment Specialists and Hiring Managers in our computer programs, union and labor legislation as well as UW policy, and the layoff/rehire procedures
- Promptly responded to all hiring managers' concerns regarding recruitment, the hiring process, or any other element pertaining to vacant positions
- Initiated and sat on the team who evaluated and created the layoff/rehire processes for the entire University of Washington after the economic crash in 2009
- Initiated a restructuring of assignments under the Recruiters and Employment Specialists which we currently follow
- Created and wrote the processes of Layoff/Rehire, plus a number of recruitment processes
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Social Work
Employment Specialist Supervisor
Supervise a staff of 10 Employment Specialists, Facilitators, and support staff.
- Ensure that Employment Specialists are monitoring clients progress toward goal of self-sufficiency and maintain a compliance rate of 55%
- Conduct weekly case reviews of 5% of caseloads of at least 100 cases per Employment Specialist under my supervision.
- Launched a plan for my team that increased the rate of compliance and the rate of employment by the program participants.
- Screen and interview for new staff, complete performance evaluation, counsel with employees regarding the interpretation of standard operating procedures, maintained personnel records and processed performance matters that lead to disciplinary actions if needed.
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Religion
Education and Employment Specialist
Served a 10 month term as an AmeriCorps volunteer as the Education and Employment Specialist for homeless and at risk teens and young adults
- Managed the GED drop-in hours and tutored students working to complete their GED.
- Developed and ran 'Job Hunter' workshops to assist young adults with resumes, cover letters, job searching, job
- Managed youth volunteers in a local senior center
- Engaged in various professional development trainings
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years at this job
Business, Human Resource Management
Employment Specialist (job Developer)
- Taught pre-employment skills to customers of Michigan Rehabilitation Services in small workshop settings.
- Directed job seekers in job preparation skills involving the application process, interviewing dos and don'ts, common resume errors, and utilizing area resources.
- Facilitated a Job Search group and offered up-to-date employment information, job leads, and skill building to customers of the State's vocational rehabilitation program.
- Conducted mock interviews and provided constructive feedback and suggestions for interviewee to improve their skills.
- Developed training materials relevant to job seeking.
- Critiqued resumes and assisted job seekers with résumé development.
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Communications & Public Relations
Employment Specialist Northstar Services
Supported disabled individuals with seeking out employment in the community to a career that suits them best.
- Quickly and effectively solved customer challenges.
- Kept confidential records of all personal documentation and employment books.
- Went out in the community and introduced NorthStar for employment opportunities.
- Managed delinquent collection accounts
- Prepared legal paperwork for garnishments.
- Called debtors to set up payment arrangements.
- Organized and prepared schedules for employees.
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Philosophy
Veterans Employment Specialist
Assisted veterans struggling with drug and alcohol addictions find employment.
- Helped create high quality resumes and cover-letters.
- Managed multiple cases to ensure proper services were given to veterans and their families.
- Organized and managed numerous caseloads.
- Assisted the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program manager with all pertinent tasks related to helping
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Sociology
Curriculum & Instruction
Employment Specialist
- Supported 10-15 individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, and succeeding in career endeavors
- Assisted individuals in exploring their interests/experiences and translating that into potential jobs
- Guided individuals in creating, editing and maintaining a professional resume
- Developed job leads for individuals by utilizing multiple resources and connections electronically and in person
- Established communication with employers throughout the community to facilitate successful placement
- Performed on-site job coaching as individuals transitioned to new positions
- Facilitated one-on-one Employee Development training to improve individual job readiness
- Served as liaison to external employers and internal clients and staff
- Maintained understanding of rights in the workplace, specifically under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Employment Specialist
Interviewed potential candidates for placement at agency facility
- Provided Job placement and follow through services
- Completed intakes and new hire paperwork
- Maintained daily, weekly and monthly statistical reports
- Assisted with Job Readiness Classes/VIEW Orientation
- Marketed participants for community placement
- Participated with Disaster Food Stamps during Hurricane Isabel
- Make referrals to other community partners when participants are in need of additional services
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Business Administration
Employment Specialist
Responsible for placing Back to Work clients in employment in various industries within New York State.
- Sourced and placed Certified Nurse's Assistants in employment in nursing homes, hospitals and staffing agencies throughout the New York City area.
- Track outcomes of onsite interviews and document them into the HCLC database.
- Develop and conduct client follow-up which provides post placement metrics and milestones.
- Responsible for obtaining 30 day, 90 day, 180 day and 365 day milestones to meet contract requirements.
- Interview potential candidates for the nurse assistant program by evaluating previous work experience to match career trajectory.
- Teach employment readiness workshops such as resume writing, interviewing skills, and conflict resolution in the workplace for youth and young adults in the nurse assistant programs.
- Allocate 20% of time quarterly to special projects such as outreach to new nursing homes, applicant tracking improvements, and developing new employer contacts.
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Communication And Human Resource Development
Master of Science
Employment Specialist
Build relationships with hiring managers at various businesses for job placements
- Train clients with mental illnesses and felonies in interviewing skills and resume writing
- Develop skilled based job leads for clients
- Enter progress notes into NextStep
- Keep a constant caseload of 40 clients
- Report the progress of Mental Health Court clients to Judge Timothy Kenny (3rd Circuit Court) once a week
- Consistently exceeded job placement goal of 15 per year by 100%
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Psychology
Psychology
Employment Specialist
- Conducted company research and analyzed data
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Willing to communicate failures as well as successes to clients
- Conducted programs that encouraged enrollment within company based educational endeavors
- Worked with diverse individuals who did not share a common background, language, values, or goals
- Helped clients achieve and develop the techniques needed to attain their individualized goals is a realistic time frame
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Social Science
Psychology
Employment Specialist
Provide one-on-one service to people with disabilities to find employment in their career field
- Instruct and educate clients on applying and interviewing skills as well as advocate on their behalf
- Create weekly schedules of meeting with clients for job development sessions and attending interviews
- Locating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and facilitating their success
- Work alongside the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to help individuals obtain employment
- Provide services to employers such as providing them with information about benefits of hiring people with disabilities
Employment Specialist Resume Success Stories
