Employment Specialist (REMOTE IN THE STATE OF IOWA)

About the position

The Employment Specialist plays a crucial role in assisting members in Iowa with securing stable employment opportunities and connecting them to workforce development programs. This remote position involves collaboration with community rehabilitation providers and establishing relationships with various agencies to identify temporary work options for members. The specialist is responsible for promoting job placements and providing technical training and support to enhance employment opportunities for the member population.

Responsibilities
• Assist members in connecting to new employment opportunities and workforce development programs.
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• Collaborate with community rehabilitation providers to identify temporary work options.
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• Establish relationships with provider agencies to facilitate job placements for enrolled members.
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• Engage directly with members to promote stable employment opportunities.
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• Educate employers about the abilities of the member population.
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• Prepare and submit required documents and reports accurately and timely.
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• Investigate longer-term incentives to enhance training and employment opportunities.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, health, social work, or a related field.
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• Minimum three years of experience in Mental Health, Public Health, Public Policy, or healthcare as a Social Worker, Counselor, or similar position.
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• Knowledge and experience with community-based organizations and employment training and placement agencies.
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• Experience in conflict management in a work setting, preferably healthcare.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.

Nice-to-haves
• LSW – Licensed Social Worker
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• Certified Community Health Worker
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• Certified Supportive Employment Specialist

Benefits
• Health insurance