The pay range for this role is $24.92-$31.15/hour.
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
- Administer accurate and timely client intake and assessment to assist with the completion of the Employment Services Plan, maintaining a documented log of contacts;
- Provide comprehensive case management to clients to encourage, motivate, and address barriers to employment opportunities, while also building relationships with community stakeholders;
- Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses to create job placement opportunities aligned with high-demand career clusters, ensuring relevant employment pathways for program participants;
- Collaborate with external training providers and educational institutions to develop skill-building workshops that meet employer requirements and equip clients for job success;
- Manage the intake process for new clients, conducting needs assessments, enrolling them in relevant workforce programs, and completing all necessary case documentation;
- Provide clients with training on job application processes, including resume creation, online application navigation, interview preparation, and follow-up procedures with potential employers and ensure clients are matched to roles that align with their skills and career goals;
- Track, compile, and analyze data on program activities, job placements, and training outcomes;
- Prepare reports to measure program success and identify improvement opportunities;
- Develop tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training and job placement initiatives, staying informed on industry trends to enhance program offerings;
- Coordinate with program staff, community partners, and stakeholders to align on objectives, resolve challenges, and provide comprehensive support to clients throughout the employment process;
- Effectively collaborate with the Program’s grant constituents, volunteers, and interns who assist in employment activities with the client;
- Effectively communicate job opportunities, utilizing the client's own network of connections as well as their own;
- Effectively work with clients to follow-up on any possible employment leads;
- Respond immediately to all job leads communicated by the job developer;
- Partner with the job developer to address issues of on-going retention, while also communicating with the employer and update the job developer on all progress;
- If applicable to program, ensure appropriate preparation at job development meetings by providing a list of clients who are immediately ready to interview for jobs;
- Maintain client case files including eligibility, intake, assessment, progress and program required information;
- Maintain detailed and confidential case notes for each client, documenting progress, job placements, and other relevant interactions;
- Provide ongoing case management support to track client progress, troubleshoot issues, and adjust employment strategies as needed;
- As needed, organize events such as job fairs, employer networking opportunities, and recognition ceremonies to support program goals and celebrate client achievements;
- Collect, record and report information as required to supervisor and colleagues in a timely manner;
- Proactively work to eliminate barriers to service accessibility by providing assistance in locating resources for childcare, transportation, interpreter, specific assistance fund and home management;
- May interpret and translate (or access translator) for interviews with employers, initial job training or retention needs, or meetings at community agencies, as needed;
- In some programs, may coordinate and communicate with DHHS Specialist regarding updated information;
- Collect, translate, and distribute information regarding employment, language, medical, legal, social services, housing, and other support services available in the local County and surrounding communities;
- Participate in team meetings;
- Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
- May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What Will Make You Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Work, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college preferred;
- Prior work experience in community development, business and/or a child welfare agency in a social work capacity;
- Bilingual language speaking required for some programs;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships across varied populations;
- Must possess the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals;
- Must possess excellent observation, and organizational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity;
- Highly motivated and able to work independently;
- Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
- Able to collect and analyze date and information accurately;
- Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
- Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
- Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
We Invest in You
- Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
- Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
- Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
- Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
- Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
- Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance
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