What You’ll Need
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Education, Workforce Development, Counseling, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Minimum one year of experience in workforce development, employment services, case management, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, recovery support, or a related field preferred. Experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment is strongly preferred.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to identify and enroll eligible participants.
• Develop individualized employment and service plans that support participant goals and program outcomes.
• Provide career coaching, employment counseling, and workforce readiness training.
• Assist participants with career exploration, job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, and employment applications.
• Coordinate supportive services and community resources to address barriers to employment.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to identify job opportunities and support participant success.
• Coordinate participant interviews, employment placements, and follow-up activities.
• Monitor participant progress, maintain regular contact, and update service plans as needed.
• Complete required case notes, participant documentation, and database entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, contractual, grant, and regulatory requirements.
• Track participant outcomes and performance measures
• Maintain participant confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, outreach activities, quality assurance efforts, and special projects.
• Represent VOA professionally with employers, community agencies, workforce partners, and stakeholders.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development