Title: EARN Employment Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $45,000
The EARN Employment Specialist supports participants in achieving self-sufficiency through employment and career development services. This position is responsible for developing relationships with employers, assisting participants with employment readiness activities, facilitating job placement, supporting employment retention efforts, and ensuring accurate documentation of participant and employer interactions in accordance with EARN program requirements.
Employer Engagement and Job Development
Develop and maintain relationships with local employers, workforce partners, and community organizations.
Identify employment opportunities that align with participant skills, interests, and career goals.
Conduct outreach to prospective employers to develop job leads and employment opportunities for EARN participants.
Maintain an active job bank with current position descriptions and hiring information.
Serve as a liaison between employers and participants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
Gather labor market information and industry trends to support participant employment planning.
Promote EARN services to employers and community partners.
Assess participant employment readiness, work history, skills, strengths, and barriers to employment.
Assist participants in developing individualized employment and career goals.
Conduct mock interviews and provide constructive feedback to improve interview skills.
Facilitate and support employment readiness workshops and group activities.
Provide individualized job coaching and guidance to support successful employment outcomes.
Collaborate with Case Managers and other program staff to support participants in addressing employment barriers.
Conduct follow-up activities with participants and employers to support employment retention.
Assist participants in resolving employment-related challenges that may impact job retention.
Monitor and document employment outcomes and retention milestones.
Ensure compliance with EARN policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and performance standards.
Work collaboratively with Case Managers, Instructors, Job Developers, Program Leadership, and community partners.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Assist with special projects, recruitment events, job fairs, workshops, and other program activities as needed.
Support overall program performance goals and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Human Resources, Education, Workforce Development, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of one to three years of experience in workforce development, employment services, job development, recruiting, sales, human services, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage effectively with employers, participants, community partners, and team members.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet established deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally as required.
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive, customer-centered approach
Meet or exceed program goals related to participant engagement, employment placements, retention outcomes, employer development, and documentation compliance.
Maintain positive working relationships with employers, participants, and community partners.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation and reporting.
Demonstrate commitment to EARN program values, participant success, and continuous improvement.
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, customized training and consulting company intertwined with one common thread: helping people and companies in transition. EDSI has grown to a network that employs more than 800 people across the country. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, is a National Best and Brightest award winner and a National Best and Brightest Sustainable award winner.
EDSI has provided workforce development services for 45 years. Within this business segment, we assist individuals with the transition from unemployment to employment and from under-employment to self-sufficiency. We provide successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services for various government programs and corporations across the country. EDSI works with public sector, private sector and labor organizations to research, analyze and assess their workforce development needs, leading to the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, hire and/or train current or future workers, and has placed more than 70,000 individuals into jobs since our founding. EDSI is an ISO 9001 certified company and committed to quality excellence.
EDSI Consulting provides world-class advisory services to a variety of corporations and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.
View our current job openings here: https://www.edsi.com/careers
