CORE Employment Specialist (Hub 1)

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Banner Position Number R10585 Position Title CORE Employment Specialist (Hub 1) Classification Title MURC-Managers, All Other Department SOM-Family Comm. Health - RC5310 Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assessing, providing workforce development and coaching, and placing participants in the workforce in the CORE Hub 1-E region that includes Mason, Jackson, and Wood counites and provide support to other CORE service areas. The employment specialist reports to Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment program director.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

• Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
• Timely - recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
• Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
• Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
• Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Can evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
• Follows dress code policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES:

• Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers.
• Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
• Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.
• Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
• Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians etc.).
• Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attendance - maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.
• Punctuality - reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
• Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period

WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages with participants and establishes professional, trusting, and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.
• Assesses participants' employability skills, vocational functioning, and barriers to employment using motivational interviewing techniques, background information, and work experiences.
• Provides job development assistance, resume development, and conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of people on his/her caseload.
• Maintains and documents weekly contact with participant caseload to provide employability coaching, and review job placement progress.
• Engage, establish, and grow partner relationships with community agencies including referral, community resource agencies, career-skills training programs, and employers.
• Meets baseline monthly program goals: 10 referrals per month, 5 job placements per month, and 1 employer business partner per month (subject to change based on program and seasonal needs).
• Actively engages with community organizations to build awareness, participate in outreach events, and identify community resources to support participants and remove barriers to employment.
• Provides education and support to employers to support healthy and safe workplaces.
• Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by program director and internal leadership. 4.10 Research current local labor market information to guide CORE services.
• Attend in-person and virtual staff meetings and adhere to program procedures and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to manage and respond to multiple tasks and deadlines using effective time management skills.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSE/TRAINING IN:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to proficiently use a data management system
• Must be able to market and secure business partnerships
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff of partner agencies
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in human resources, social services, business management or related fields.
• Applicants who do not possess an associate's degree must have at minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience.

Experience

• Applicants who do not possess an associate's degree must have at minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in recruitment, business management, social service, or human resource fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MR0869 Open Date 06/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an Associate degree in human resources, social services, business management or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents