Human Resources Generalist | Portland, ME

HR & Recruiting Jobs refer to employment positions focused on acquiring, managing, and developing a company's workforce. These roles involve attracting top talent, conducting interviews, managing employee relations, and implementing policies that align with the organization's goals. Key characteristics of these jobs include strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a knowledge of employment laws. These professionals are integral to shaping a positive work environment and supporting the growth and retention of employees.

team also enjoys great benefits , including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application.

If we have your attention, please continue reading! ABOUT FEDCAP SERVING MAINE Fedcap offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. We serve thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our specific focus areas include case

management, work readiness, vocational and employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We strive to make a high-outcome, life-changing, sustainable difference for the individuals and families we serve to improve their economic well-being.

Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. ARE YOU A GOOD FIT? Ask yourself: Do you have excellent customer service skills? Can you balance multiple

tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude?

Do you handle confidential information with discretion? Can you work well in a collaborative environment? If so, please consider applying for this Employment Specialist position today! YOUR LIFE AS AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST This full-time customer service position in human services typically works during the day. As an Employment Specialist with our nonprofit, you're responsible for providing case management services to those receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. After establishing trust and rapport with participants, you conduct comprehensive intakes to help them understand and explore their needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experiences, and capabilities.

You work with participants to develop a service plan outlining their short- and long-term employment goals as well as other goals consistent with their skills, interests, and preferences. In addition, you meet with participants at least once a month to discuss their progress and provide ongoing orientation to ensure they understand their benefits and program requirements. You build effective partnerships with external providers to ensure participants have the necessary resources to succeed and make requests for additional support services as applicable.

When participants miss an appointment, you reach out and help them reschedule. You also run reports in our Fedcap CARES system and use that data to plan daily and weekly tasks. Having a job that uses your vocational rehabilitation and customer service skills to help others brings you great satisfaction, which is why you thrive in this community case management position with our human services nonprofit! WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service Valid driver's license Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese, Somali, French, or Lingala would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.

If you can meet these requirements and perform this customer service job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our vocational rehabilitation team! Location: 04412 Job Posted by Applicant Pro

We pay our Job Coach / Employment Specialist a competitive wage. Our case management team also enjoys great benefits , including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance.

Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading about this community vocational rehabilitation position! ABOUT FEDCAP SERVING MAINE Fedcap offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. We serve thousands

of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support.

We strive to make a high-outcome, life-changing, sustainable difference for the individuals and families we serve to improve their economic well-being. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal

and professional growth. ARE YOU A GOOD FIT? Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills?

Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Are you customer service-oriented? If so, please consider applying for this community vocational rehabilitation position to use your customer service skills with our human services nonprofit! YOUR LIFE AS A JOB COACH / EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST This full-time community case management position in human services typically works during the day.

As a Job Coach and Employment Specialist with our nonprofit, you're responsible for providing case management services to those receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. After establishing trust and rapport with participants, you conduct comprehensive intakes to help them understand and explore their needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experiences, and capabilities. You work with participants to develop a service plan outlining their short- and long-term employment goals as well as other goals consistent with their skills, interests, and preferences.

In addition, you meet with participants at least once a month to discuss their progress and provide ongoing orientation to ensure they understand their benefits and program requirements. You build effective partnerships with external providers to ensure participants have the necessary resources to succeed and make requests for additional support services as applicable. When participants miss an appointment, you reach out and help them reschedule. You also run reports in our Fedcap CARES system and use that data to plan daily and weekly tasks. Having a job that uses your vocational rehabilitation and customer service skills to help others brings you great satisfaction, which is why you thrive in this community case management position!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU AS OUR JOB COACH / EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service Valid driver's license Covid-19 vaccination Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese, Somali, French, or Lingala would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you have the right customer service skills to perform this vocational rehabilitation job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our human services nonprofit!

Location: 04330 Job Posted by Applicant Pro

and we'll reach back out as soon as we have specific roles and opportunities available. Future applicants must be within commuting distance to the Westbrook facility. Please note: this is not an application for immediate hire. This is an indication of interest so we can reach out with more information when we are able to begin hiring.

About our Westbrook, Maine farm: Vertical Harvest is currently building our four-story, 70,000-square-foot building in downtown Westbrook, with hiring and training expected to start in late 2023. Some facts about our Westbrook, Maine farm: Developed in partnership with the city of Westbrook, located in Greater Portland Designed by Portland-based architect

and engineering firm, Harriman, in partnership with GYDE Architects in Jackson, WY, co-founded by Vertical Harvest CEO Nona Yehia Slated to produce 2 million pounds of produce annually and provide fresh nutritious produce to schools, hospitals, restaurants, markets, and consumers In addition to partnerships secured with Native Maine, Sodexo Maine and Hannafords Supermarkets, Vertical Harvest Maine will be working with hospitals, corporate cafeterias, schools, chefs, restaurants, caterers.

We have broken ground in the urban center of Westbrook, Maine, commencing construction of the four-story, 70,000 sq. ft. building. Check out these links to learn and see more about Vertical Harvest: News Center Maine feature on our Westbrook, Maine facility Virtual tour of our Jackson, WY facility