Employment Recruiter Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

JOB DES C R I P TI O N JOB T I TLE

Empl o y m ent R e cr uit e r

JOB CLAS SI F IC A TI O N

F ull t i m e, 40 hou r s/w ee k

RE P ORTS T O

Coordinator of Career Development

JOB P UR P OS E

: The p r ima r y resp o nsibil i ty is in t he c omm u ni t y , e n g a g i n g a r e a businesses a nd uti l i zi ng a v ar i e t y of s a les/m a rk e ti n g t e chniqu e s to i nflu e n c e those bus i nesses to ut i lize a pool of s e le c t e d job c andid at es f or th e ir w o rk f o r ce n e eds. D riv e n b y a nn u al quotas, the goal is a w o r king a g r e e m e nt f or r e peat job orde r s b y o n g oi n g, e n g a g ing inte r a c t i ons to suc ce ssful l y s a ti s f y the n ee ds of t h e business e s . Must in t e r p re t and util i ze vo ca tional info r m ation t o ensu r e the c a ndidate is a g ood m a tch for the busi n ess e s. Act as a c are er g uid a n c e c ouns e l o r for the candidat e s wh e n ne e d e d. F a cili t ate tr a ining on hiring people with disabilities in area businesses. Coordina t e a nd mana ge me e ti n g s wi t h job s e e k e rs and other k e y p e op l e to mon i tor outcomes a nd p r o g r ess to r eac h job g o als.

JOB RE S P ONSI B I L ITIE S

: Fa c i l i t a t e five (5) Q u a l ity Placement s p e r quarte r ( Ju l

• Sep t ; O ct
• D e c ; Jan
• Mar ; A pr
• Jun).

Market, develop, and track community relationships to promote employment and inclusion of individuals served. Develop a minimum of 1 new community site to be used during the assessment process and/ or in the creation of 1 new Training site for our Volunteer/Training program per year. Fa c i l i t a t e emp l o y er in f o r m a t i o n al i n t e r v i e ws a nd t o u r s . Provide education to employers regarding employment, compensation, and accommodations consumers may require for th em t o b e successfu lly e mplo y ed . Negotiate work

• related issues such as schedules, job modifications, benefits, etc.

, with employers and other people who have significant roles in the consumers’ lives. Pe r f o rm i n t a k e s w i th c o n s u m e rs at s e r v i ce in i t i ation. Assi s t w i t h Job C l u b/Job Readiness Training, which is designed to prepare individuals for an a ctiv e jo b search . Prov i de co n s u m e rs t r an s p o r t a t i o n to and from j ob in t e r v i e w s, job fai r s, and ca n d i d a te ne t w o r k i n g eve n ts as nec e s s a r y. Prov i de co n s u m e r tra n s p o r t a t i on to com p l e te back g r o u n d checks, drug sc r e e n tes t i n g , a nd phy s i c al ev a l u a t i o ns wh e n req u i r e d . Provid e consumer s with ass i stanc e com p l e t i ng onli n e app l i c a t i o ns, and in p e r s on at p o t e nt i al em p l o y m e n t s i t es if r e q u i r e d . Provide on-the-job support and a s s i s t w i t h j o b t r i a ls a s n e c e s s a r y. Util i ze be h a v i o r ma n ag e m e nt t e chniques to train consumers in appropriate work behaviors and so c i a l s k i l l s w he n needed . Assist in the development of Individual Support Plans for consumers and ensure implementation is in conjunction with appropriate staff and/ or employment personnel. Monitor progress of worker monthly once job supports have faded to ensure job retention as needed. Refer consumers and family members to appropriate community resources when applicable. Maintain on-going verbal and written communication with VR Counselors, family members, and o the r Servic e A genc y Representati v es . Attend consumer staff trainings, and weekly Job Development meetings as scheduled. When available, will use Voca tiona l Evaluation or the Discovery/Exploration R epor t as a g uid e f o r developmental activity. Co m m u n i c a t e w ith V o c a t i o n a l D epartmen t or the Discovery/Exploration staff for additional information and understanding of each client’s individual support needs. Co m p l e t e a l l r eq u ired paperwork and documentation according to agency, funder, and CARF guidelines. Assure compliance and maintain standards as outlined by CARF and appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. Follow all personnel policies & procedures. Maintain a clean and orderly environment. Fa mil i ar i z e s e lf w i th a nd follow fa c ilit y an d dep a rtmen t policie s a n d procedu r es . A ctivel y participat e i n at lea st 2 o f th e C e n ter’ s majo r fundraisin g event s pe r ye ar . Activel y t rac k a n d p articipat e in c olla b orativ e e mpl o ymen t se rvice s g roup s a n d n etworkin g e vent s to c ultivat e b usi n es s d evelopmen t. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits:

Employees must work an average of 35 hours to qualify for: Health Insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account Mental Health Services Paid time off including Sick Pay Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program 401(k)

JOB S P E C I F I C A T I O NS

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U C A T I O N / E X P E R I E N C E

High school diploma or equivalent required, s om e c olleg e or un dergraduat e degre e preferr e d . Background in m a r ketin g wit h advance d experienc e i n sale s or job development. Experi e nc e supportin g i n d i v i d u a l s w i th d i s a b i l i t i e s i d e a l. E m p l o ym e nt S e r v i ce tr a i n i n g ce r t i f i c a t i on r e q u i r e d as w el l as C P R a n d f i r s t a id t r a i ni n g. (These trainings will be provided upon hire along with required agency trainings).

MI S C E L L A N E O U S

: Mus t h av e a reliabl e vehicl e and auto insurance. Effective oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills required. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s p e r f o r m e d by the e m p l o y ee in th i s j o b c l a s sification. Employees may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those specifically presented in the job description. RISE Services Inc, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 314-983-9230.