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Employment Specialist

cenergyNewport News, VA, United States
Temporary

Responsible for client employment services.Work with area employers to ensure Virginia CARES clients find self-sustaining employment.Supervised by: HRCAP/VA Cares Case Manager.Establishes contacts ... Show more

Procurement Specialist

amentumHampton, VA, United States
Full-time

The successful candidate will join the Business Office Group to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center.This position rep... Show more

IT Specialist

u s armyNewport News, Virginia, United States
$25,000.00–$76,000.00 yearly
Full-time +2
Quick Apply

As a part of a team of soldiers, you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time), pay for college, guaranteed healthcare with family benefits.You gain leadership skills, co... Show more

Employment Specialist

first tekHampton, VA, United States
Full-time

We are looking for an employment specialist that lives in Portsmouth, Norfolk and/or Suffolk.The main location is 1919 Commerce Drive, Hampton, VA 23666.However, this position will recruit individu... Show more

Public Notice - Management/Administrative (Direct Hire)

us government jobsHampton, VA, United States
Permanent

Positions advertised are in various organizations and Centers, NASA may fill positions in any of the following series and at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-0301 / GS-0343 at the GS... Show more

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Contracting Specialist

department the air forceFort Eustis, VA, United States
Full-time

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****.Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural r... Show more

Wax Specialist

european wax center vaNewport News, VA, US
Full-time +1

Do you have a passion for beauty and making people feel confident in their own skin? Join our dynamic team at European Wax Center in Newport News as a Wax Specialist! You'll help our guests strut o... Show more

Sales Specialist

cobb technologiesNewport News, VA, USA
$125,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

Sales SpecialistNewport News, VABring Your Ambition.Are you ready to launch your career with a dynamic, forward-thinking company that values your growth and success? At Cobb Technologies, success s... Show more

Contracting Specialist

us department warHampton, VA, United States
Full-time

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****.Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural r... Show more

Retail Support Specialist

dsiNewport News, VA, US
$26.00 hourly
Full-time
Quick Apply

At DSI, we have over 40 years of sales enablement and customized business solution experience, providing enhanced value that delivers results for our clients and partners.We're on the lookout for p... Show more

Deli Specialist

fresh marketNewport News, VA, United States
$14.75–$15.73 hourly
Full-time

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests.We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service.We're looking for a new team member who stri... Show more

CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

inspired resolutionsNewport News, VA, US
$40,000.00–$43,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Developmental QDDP Track-Training Role.The Clinical Support Specialist provides overflow paperwork support, documentation assistance, EHR support, workflow assistance, and operational support while... Show more

Remote Hazardous Device Specialist / Public Safety Professional - AI Trainer ($65-$75 per hour)

mercorNewport News, Virginia, US
$65.00–$75.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time

About the work Mercor is assembling a panel of energetic materials and propulsion experts to red-team frontier AI models.The goal is to test whether a model can correctly judge the misuse potential... Show more

Remote Hazardous Device Specialist / Public Safety Professional - AI Trainer ($65-$75 per hour)

mercorHampton, Virginia, US
$65.00–$75.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time

About the work Mercor is assembling a panel of energetic materials and propulsion experts to red-team frontier AI models.The goal is to test whether a model can correctly judge the misuse potential... Show more

Remote Legal Specialist

micro1Newport News, Virginia, US
Remote
Full-time

Contract Review & Negotiation.AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents.Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthc... Show more

Human Resources Specialist

home health services virginiaNewport News, VA, United States
Part-time

Our agency provides supportive in-home services to clients in their homes.We are currently seeking a qualified office assistant to support with office and staff management.Experience with organizin... Show more

Remote Expert Contributor - Certified Public Accountant

arise virtual solutionsNewport News, Virginia
Remote
Full-time

Expert Contributor - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Task-Based Independent Contractor Opportunity.We're looking for CPA-credentialed accounting and finance experts who can design and solve chall... Show more

Public Health Worker - Entry Level Training Program

dreamboundNewport News, Virginia, US
Full-time

Note : This is an educational program, not a job.Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment but will equip you with valuable skills for the public health job market.Looking ... Show more

Procurement Specialist

cellairisNewport News, Virginia
Full-time

Skilled at strategic planning, execution, and analysis.Self-Motivated and Results-Oriented.Required Attitude/Personality:.Drive and Urgency: Has tremendous energy and initiative to generate, implem... Show more

Systems Specialist

bowheadFort Eustis, VA, United States
$80,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Bowhead seeks a Systems Specialist to support operations to the US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Surgeon's Office located in Fort Eustis, VA.The Systems Specialist will develop soluti... Show more

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Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

cenergyNewport News, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title

Responsible for client employment services. Work with area employers to ensure Virginia CARES clients find self-sustaining employment.

Organizational Relationships:

  • Supervised by: HRCAP/VA Cares Case Manager
  • Supervises: None

Responsibilities:

  • Establishes contacts with prospective new employers.
  • Maintains contact with existing employers.
  • Facilitates employment relationship between employers and participants.
  • Assists participants enrolled in program to seek and/or obtain suitable employment.
  • Develops relationships with temporary employers and/or temporary employment agencies, when applicable.
  • Strives to meet program placement goals.
  • Meets with employers to market Virginia CARES, develops ongoing relationships, and develops job placement opportunities for participants.
  • Forms working relationships with community employment services and resources, including Virginia Employment Commission, Disability Rehabilitative Services of Virginia, local Chambers of Commerce and the Virginia Workforce Investment Board.
  • Conducts employment group sessions and classes.
  • Recruits community volunteers to participate in job readiness workshops.
  • Counsels participants on career planning and administers career study/aptitude tests to determine client interests and skill level.
  • Counsels participants on job seeking skills.
  • Maintains an ongoing list of employers and job openings sharing the same with participants.
  • Posts job openings in CARES office.
  • Assists participants with employment needs, supplying clothing and accessing assistive technology resources when applicable.
  • Assists participants in obtaining appropriate employment documents.
  • Assists participants with approved transportation requirements.
  • Conducts employment follow-ups in a timely manner.
  • Maintains complete participant files.
  • Inputs required employment information in CARES data system at baseline, six months during program participation, and six months post-graduation.
  • Prepares required monthly report and submits in a timely manner.
  • Attends trainings and meetings as required by Virginia CARES.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of employer's policy and procedures preferred.
  • Working knowledge of state employment regulations and human resource policies preferred.
  • Experience with offenders and ex-offenders helpful.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
  • Knowledge of computer data entry required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and leadership ability.
  • Good written and oral communication skills a must.
  • Ability to communicate with various racial and economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to instruct adults in job seeking and retention skills, including resume writing and conflict resolution.

Training, Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from a four-year college or have related experience.
  • Experience with human services or offender/ex-offender programs preferred.
  • Training and experience in employment services preferred.
  • Training and experience in facilitating groups preferred.

Special Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation and a valid Virginia Operator's license with a good driving record for insurance purposes.
  • Able and willing to travel extensively.