Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time SSVF Employment Consultant.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Employment Specialist provides assistance to Support Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) by helping Veterans with obtaining community employment, conducting necessary assessments including job related skills, abilities, interests and preferences, identifying available and appropriate community employment opportunities for veterans and acting as a liaison with both, internal and external, job sources. Also performs other tasks necessary to assist veterans with securing employment while maintaining appropriate documentation and records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree is required, degree in a Human Services related field preferred. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

For U.S. Veterans : Associates degree preferred. A high school diploma may qualify with relevant experience. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

Minimum of one-year experience in human services, business, job placement, vocational counseling or rehabilitation. Relevant internship or volunteer experience may be considered in meeting minimum experience requirements.

Knowledge of behavioral programming or other techniques, job development, and employment related activities preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Valid Florida driver's license, own transportation vehicle and insurance required.

Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE / ADA / VETERANS / DFWP