Sr. Employment Coordinator

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

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Position:    SR. Employment Coordinator                                 

Program/Dept:  ODYSSEY house – A clubhouse model program which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (flexibility required)

 

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

 

-Wellness Program                   – Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

-Flexible Spending Account   –Health Reimbursement Arrangement

–Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances    –Tuition Remission Program

-Extensive Employee Assistance Program (including free legal services)                                                                                                                                                      

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • Prefer: Bachelor’s in related field with two years of mental health experience.
  • Will consider Associates, High School diploma or GED with two years human service experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate with different constituent groups.
  • Experience in marketing, job development and networking.
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record for three years and own vehicle.
  • Prefer also: Clubhouse mode. Or vocational/training program experience.
  • Computer literate.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Responsible for overall coordination of Odyssey House employment acquisition, including job development, Employment Unit development and identification of needs and priorities.
  2. Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
  3. Represent Odyssey House at various networking events and functions for the purpose of developing job leads and marketing Odyssey House.
  4. Oversee transitional employment system identifying needs, gaps and evaluating sites.
  5. Oversee personal employment planning process.
  6. Serve as primary contact for members to funders in areas relating to benefits and entitlements.
  7. Coordinate employment unit. 

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:  Deb Augherton

HUMAN RESOURCES UNLIMITED

120 MAPLE STREET, SUITE 400,   SPRINGFIELD, MA  01103

 

(413) 781-5359     FAX (413) 746-3370      E-mail: daugherton@hru.org