Location: Oxford, ME
Company: Families Forward
on individuals' lives and play a vital role in helping them secure meaningful employment. This coaching role gives you the chance to work with a dynamic team of professionals who are just as passionate about empowering individuals as you are. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity and apply today!
PAY & PERKS We value our employees' hard work and dedication, which is why we offer a competitive salary range of $42,000 to $52,000. You are also given great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, and a future mom's program. So not only do you have the opportunity to make a difference
in people's lives, but you're rewarded for your efforts. Keep reading to learn more! ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS JOB? While working as a full-time job coach, you enjoy a regular business hours schedule, Monday through Friday.
Welcome to the exciting world of being an Employment Specialist with our human services nonprofit! In this job coaching role, you're responsible for working closely with job seekers, providing them with the guidance and support they need to navigate the often-challenging job market. You spend your days conducting mock interviews, reviewing resumes, and helping individuals develop effective job search strategies. You also serve as a mentor and coach, providing encouragement
and motivation along the way. Using your awesome communication skills, you have the chance to meet with clients one-on-one, backss their employment needs, and develop personalized action plans.
This is your dream job where no two days are the same, and you have the chance to make a difference! If you can do this and meet the following requirements, you might be a perfect fit! Bachelor's degree, higher education, and/or equivalent experience Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service Valid driver's license ALL ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources. Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. " Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee!
This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth to our job coaches. OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU! If this sounds like the right career coaching job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We make it incredibly easy with our initial 3-minute application. We look forward to hearing from you! 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
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
