Workforce Development Specialist - Community Link

**WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT** **SPECIALIST COMMUNITY LINK- FULL TIME** **Who is Easterseals Redwood?** At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the **power of purpose** and the **power of work**. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted**.** **Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage** **Why join Easterseals Redwood as the** **Workforce Development Specialist****:** - Competitive salary, flexible schedules! - PTO and Extended Illness Time - Health Insurance options - 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match - Dental and Vision Insurance options - Disability Insurance options - Education and Professional Development Assistance - Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) - Employee Assistance Plan - 10 Paid holidays - Public Service Loan Eligible Employer - Growth Opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management! **Position Summary:** Provide support to customers funded by Hamilton County Job and Family Services Ohio Work First participants as they work in the community and maintain communication between customer, employer, funding agency and other community support personnel. Coach and support individuals with on competitive job sites and/or assessment sites by assist as needed with job tasks and skills. Maintain contact with employer/manager while in coaching to evaluate progress. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Serves as liaison for participants with employer, case managers, funding agency and others by facilitating communication. Identifies and assists employers and participants with implementing any needed job modification. - Provides transportation by driving participants to and from work sites for orientations, training and other activities, as needed. - Attends job development/ job match meetings, and staffing’ /follow along meetings with referral sources, participants and the customer support team to review progress of the participants. - Updates customer case files by completing and filing documents and monthly reports. - Communicates regularly with referral sources regarding customer progress and progress of potential customers. - Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries. Write progress reports for each participant on follow along case load. Write daily case notes and monthly reports on participants in job coaching. - Complete daily/weekly paperwork for follow along and enter data into the Community Link database daily. Complete a Customer Attendance Report monthly on caseload. - Attend required training for updates and program changes through Hamilton County Job & Family Services, Community Link and/or meetings required by supervisor/ agency. - Maintain knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars and works shops as required by supervisor or agency. - Maintains confidentiality of participant’s files and other sensitive subject matter. - Works varied assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related - Effectively connects customers to employment opportunities. - Serves as a liaison between Community Link and Hamilton County Job & Family Services. - Guides the customer in job search techniques (resume writing, interviewing skills, on-line applications, etc.) and connects the customer to job search tools to help them become self-sufficient. - Provides customers with s…