Employment Specialist Job at MCHS Family of Services, Redford, MI

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  • MCHS Family of Services
  • Redford, MI

Job Description

The Employment Specialist will aid youths within our Supervised Independent Living Program, in identifying and resolving barriers to obtain gainful employment.  This consists of staying closely associated with partner agencies and their employment-related services, staying current regarding employment openings in the Michigan area and exercising a robust approach to assisting the clients with connecting to these opportunities.  

  • Work with clients to identify and overcome barriers to gain employment.
  • Connect clients with needed agency and outside services, especially those related to employment and monitor progress.
  • Carefully document interactions with clients, with particular attention to employment and income goals.
  • Assist clients with obtaining and/or completing necessary documents to submit for possible employment.

Education and Experiences

  • A Bachelor’s degree 
  • 2 years’ experience as a general case manager, employment case manager, or social worker; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience working with adjudicated youths is preferred.
  • Experience working with employers, supportive employment programs, and job training initiatives strongly preferred.

MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, 401k with match and more. Opportunities for growth, wonderful team culture, Diversity, DIRE (Diversity, Inclusion, Race Equity) committee, and more!

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law.  This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 7/2024

Job Tags

Full time,

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