Workforce Solutions Specialist

Easterseals empowers people to live independent, full lives. We make a lasting difference in the lives of 1.5 million people each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. Our national network of 70 Affiliates is trusted to provide programs customized to meet the needs of each community we serve from coast-to-coast—trust earned for more than 100 years. We positively shape perceptions and address the evolving needs of more than one in four Americans with disabilities through public education, policy, and advocacy. That’s our impact. In thousands of communities across America.

At Easterseals, we are committed to diversity and are proud to be a disability-friendly employer. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute their skillsets.

We actively support employees with disabilities, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and accommodations they need to excel in their roles. Our culture is one of belonging where everyone can feel valued, empowered, and respected.

If you're passionate about working in an inclusive and supportive environment that values diversity, we encourage you to apply and join our team to positively impact the communities we serve. Your talents are welcome here, and we look forward to how we can grow and succeed together.

The Workforce Solutions Specialist provides direct services to the Senior Community Service Employment Program participants in conjunction with partnering agencies, adhering to Easterseals, Inc. and Department of Labor guidelines.

Workforce Solutions duties and outreach:

• Market, recruit and promote to potential employers the benefits and employment supportive services provided by Easterseals including addressing employee’s special needs.
• Make appropriate employment referrals based on participant qualifications and conducts necessary follow-up with participants once employment is secured.
• Conducts intensive marketing and job development activities to secure placements, including informational interviews, cold calling, letters, presentations, business networking, etc.

Case Management:

• Recruits program participants and Host Agency training sites; matches participants to Host Agency training sites based upon participant needs, interests, and abilities.
• Conducts eligibility interviews for SCSEP program applicants and determines eligibility using Department of Labor guidelines.
• Identifies individual barriers to employment, maintains and updates knowledge of community providers and services offered, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Conducts or oversees a formal orientation for new participants as needed.
• Develops and maintains appropriate participant files, database information and reports required by Easterseals, Inc. and the Department of Labor.
• Manages and ensures confidentiality of all files and records, maintaining compliance with the organization’s guidelines, policies, and Department of Labor regulations.

Community Collaboration Initiatives:

• Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, attendance at staff meetings, participation in professional development activities and other community networking events.
• Markets Easterseals and SCSEP to the community through public speaking engagements, employer contacts, etc., for the purpose of identifying placing and training opportunities for participants.
• Provides adequate on and off-site supports to participants and employees to ensure job success.
• Contributes to an organizational culture of innovation and exemplary performance
• Understands and endorses the mission and values of Easterseals.
• Performs other duties as requested

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization and individuals with multiple barriers
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects
• Must be well organized, detailed oriented, and accuracy driven
• Must be able to handle assignments quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters in a mature and responsible manner
• Must exhibit excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate initiative, motivation and excellent communication skills
• Spanish speaking preferred

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 annually

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