Career Specialist Position Available In Leon, Florida

Career Specialist Goodwill Industries – Big Bend, Inc. – 2.8

Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$31.5K – $38.4K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Essential Functions:

Actively engages light touch individuals who use the drop-in lab services. Obtains information regarding the types of jobs and job requirements needed by individuals using the drop-in lab. Pursues quality job leads daily. “Quality” is defined as job leads that are 1) not easily found by participants using Indeed, but rather that are gathered from other sources; and 2) meet the requests and needs of the job seekers. Posts new job leads regularly. Interacts with employers by phone or email to determine their specialized needs. Screens potential and interested applicants based on the needs of the employer. Refers only qualified individuals to jobs. Documents and maintains employer contacts and job openings Maintains written lab logs and attendance sheets as required by supervisor. Documents job leads given and the results of those job leads in the participant tracking system daily. Obtains feedback from participants through satisfaction surveys as outlined in department procedures. Actively seeks and collects job placement information from participants and enters it in the participant tracking system daily. Actively pursues participants who have not attended the lab in a week to ensure they remain active or to collect job placement information. Maintains a welcoming environment conducive to working on computers to facilitate productivity. Ensures all participants are focused on job related activities and are following the rules of the lab. Supervises and motivates participants to encourage and emulate appropriate behavior. Ensures computers and printers are in working order and are repaired or replaced when not working. Encourages drop-in participants to engage in our work readiness workshops. (Workshops are designed to assist individuals who need assistance with resume writing, help with navigating online applications, or preparation for an inteview) . Demonstrates a healthy work ethic by keeping personal phone calls, texts, and social media to a minimum while at work. Develops and maintains a professional image in dress and demeanor. Maintains a professional relationship with all Goodwill staff, employers, and service providers. Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrates a good understanding of, and a strong commitment to, quality customer service. Maintains a respectful and professional relationship with all participants, and maintains professional boundaries with all participants. Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines. Works effectively with minimal supervision. Follows instructions and complies with policies and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to learn, and adapts as required by management. Arrives to work on time, takes appropriate lunch breaks, stays until closing time, and alerts supervisor in advance when late or in need of time off. Demonstrates creativity, finds new and better ways of doing things, and proposes ideas. Shows initiative in gaining new skills and improving in weak areas.