Location: Rockland, ME
Company: Families Forward
for you! GREAT PAY In addition to the rewarding nature of this role, we offer a competitive starting salary of $42,000 per year. EXCELLENT BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision A 401(k) Paid time off Short- and long-term disability A 403(b) plan An employee assistance program A future mom's program INTRIGUED?
If you are motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply! YOUR NEW ROLE AS AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - CAREER COACH Your role revolves around building trust and forging strong connections with program participants. Your days are filled with conducting comprehensive intakes and guiding individuals to understand and explore their unique
needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experiences, and capabilities. Collaborating closely with participants, you work to craft a personalized service plan, known as a Family Contract Amendment (FCA), outlining both short-term and long-term employment goals tailored to them.
You meet regularly with participants on your caseload to document progress toward goals and provide ongoing orientation. By creating partnerships with external providers, you make sure participants have seamless access to the services and support they need. Your exceptional record-keeping skills shine through in Fedcap CARES, where you meticulously document every communication and interaction with participants and
external partners. Whether it's making requests for essential support services or upholding agency policies and expectations, you're the go-to person.
You run reports in Fedcap CARES to strategically plan your daily and weekly tasks. For participants who might miss appointments, you proactively reach out, reschedule, and maintain open lines of communication with their medical, behavioral health, and other providers. Specializing in targeted caseloads, such as two-parent families or individuals in higher education, allows you to provide tailored support that truly makes a difference. Your upbeat attitude and dedication create an environment where participants feel supported, motivated, and on the path to success!
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or higher education, OR equivalent experience Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service A valid driver's license ABOUT OUR FAMILY Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Families Forward offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support.
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 for our team. If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you join us! Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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in need. We provide outstanding benefits: Medical, dental, and vision A 401(k) Paid time off Short- and long-term disability A 403(b) plan An employee assistance program A future mom's program We offer competitive pay for this position, recognizing the valuable expertise and dedication you bring to the team.
Intrigued? If so, apply today! OUR MISSION Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Families Forward offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement
support. 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 for our team. DAY - TO - DAY As an Employment Specialist, you embark on a journey to establish trust and rapport with program participants, recognizing the importance of fostering a supportive environment. Your role involves conducting thorough intakes to understand participants' needs, strengths, interests, and capabilities. Collaborating closely, you partner
with participants to develop Family Contract Amendments (FCAs), outlining short-term and long-term employment goals aligned with their skills and preferences.
Regular check-ins, documentation of progress, and ongoing orientation sessions ensure clarity on TANF and program requirements, while building effective partnerships with external providers ensures access to necessary services. Exceptional record-keeping is a cornerstone of your responsibilities, meticulously documenting all communication and contact with participants and external partners in Fedcap CARES. Requesting support services, rescheduling appointments, and liaising with medical and behavioral health providers are integral aspects of your role.
You utilize data-driven insights, running reports in Fedcap CARES, to plan daily and weekly tasks efficiently. Whether working with a targeted caseload or representing Fedcap in the community, you approach each interaction with positivity and professionalism, embodying the agency's values and expectations! QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or higher education and equivalent experience Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service Valid driver's license JOIN OUR TEAM! If you think this role will suit your needs, great!
Applying is a piece of cake. You can finish the initial application in less than five minutes. Good luck - we're excited to meet you! Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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
