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Career Placement Specialist
Location:
Lewiston, ME
Description:
Families Forward, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Career Placement Specialist to join our unstoppable team in the Lewiston, ME community. In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture , we offer our Career Placement Specialists the following great benefits: Medical, dental, vision Flexible spending account (FSA) 403(b) plan Employee assistance program Future mom's program Life insurance So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon! DAY-TO-DAY This full-time vocational rehabilitation position at our human services nonprofit works during the day . As a Career Placement Specialist, your natural warmth and engaging personality are put to good use as you build trust and rapport with participants. You're a master at cultivating long-lasting relationships with employers and non-profits in the community, ensuring that our participants have access to ongoing volunteer and employment opportunities. You're always on the lookout for jobs that align with the skills and interests of our participants, and that require at least thirty hours per week. You work closely with nonprofit partners and employers, providing excellent follow-up, answering questions, and resolving concerns to ensure everyone is satisfied with their volunteers or new hires. With each participant's vocational evaluation, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work requirements, and needed accommodations in mind, you expertly match them with the perfect Work Experience Program (WEP) assignments and employment opportunities. Using our Fedcap CARES program, you're able to analyze data and plan daily and weekly tasks that ensure everyone is making progress toward their goals. As an expert in vocational rehabilitation, you lead the way in planning exciting hiring events, retention events, and on-site employer panels. You're the go-to person for facilitating Field Training and On-the-Job training (OJT) that leads to real job opportunities. And, you keep careful records, tracking working participants in their jobs and validating retention benchmarks at thirty, ninety, and one hundred and eighty days. No matter who you're working with, whether it's stakeholders or community members, you always represent the agency with the highest level of professionalism and enthusiasm. You're the perfect person for this vocational rehabilitation role in our human services nonprofit because of your dedication to helping others find meaningful employment. Let's make a difference together ! ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources. Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth . OUR IDEAL CAREER PLACEMENT SPECIALIST Warm demeanor - represents our nonprofit in a positive and professional way Efficient - can prioritize and manage multiple tasks in an organized manner Personable - loves getting to know and helping others If this sounds like you, keep reading about this vocational rehabilitation in human services! REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience Covid-19 vaccination Experience working as a placement specialist in a non-profit environment would be a plus. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as a Career Placement Specialist! Location: 04240 Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Families Forward
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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