Employment Assistant - oriana house : Job Details

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes and identifies a community network of employers willing to hire Oriana House, Inc., clients.
• Maintains positive and professional communication with established employer contacts and acts as a liaison between employers, clients, and Agency employees.
• Researches and implements new methods for increasing employment contacts.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with private and public agencies and faith-based organizations to identify employment resources.
• Actively researches, locates, and meets with potential employers in the community.
• Compiles job bank directory based upon current needs and communicates this information to staff and clients in an effective and timely manner.
• Updates master employer listing monthly to ensure up-to-date information is available for employment staff.
• Maintains frequent and effective contact with welfare agencies, chamber of commerce, ODJFS, Job Center, and other civic groups to keep abreast of employment opportunities in the community.
• Surveys internet, newspapers, and other sources to locate employment opportunities for clients.
• Performs employment/ assessments. Determines suitability and readiness of employment based on findings. Communicates information to Caseworkers and referring agencies in a timely manner as needed.
• Delivers Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Offenders Seeking Employment (CBI-EMP) to clients in an accurate and effective manner.
• Verifies employment and maintains accurate client records as needed.
• Assess the Agency and community need for employment. Researches and develops potential programming for clients.
• Consults with Academic and Employment Coordinator to identify need for new programs or modify existing employment/vocational programming.
• Assists Academic and Employment Coordinator in training department employees in areas related to employment. Helps identify training needs. Assists with conducting trainings.
• Assists Academic and Employment Coordinator with continuous quality improvement of employment programming including, but not limited to: observing employment readiness, employment aftercare, and individual sessions. Audits employment documentation and provides feedback on findings.
• Assists the Academic and Employment Coordinator with developing and implementing employment strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Education or related field required. Employment placement experience preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.PAY RATE: Starting at $17.20Full Time Benefits Package includes:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Card
• Paid Hospital Days
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 10 Vacation Days per year
• 10 Personal-Sick Days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness Program and Incentives, including FitThumb Wellness App.

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.