We are searching for a self-motivated Independent Contractor to join our expanding team!
To ensure success as an Independent Contractor, you should possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ultimately, an outstanding Independent Contractor will produce high-quality results with minimal supervision.
Position Description:
Employment Support Professional assists job seekers with identifying employment opportunities and promotes coordination and implementation of any other services required to meet job seekers’ specific needs.
Duties:
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Develop working relationships and collaborate with employers to identify or create positions for job seekers
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Analyze businesses and market trends to identify unmet needs and potential job opportunities
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Maintain timely contact and thorough communication with the business community, schools, referral/funding sources, and job seekers
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Procure appropriate work at a fair wage resulting in an employment schedule that meets the job seekers needs
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Procure appropriate work at a fair wage resulting in an employment schedule that meets the job seekers needs
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Identify barriers to employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with job seekers and employers to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
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Provide initial task analysis and on-the-job coaching providing follow-along services to both job seekers and employers
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Maintain close contact with job seekers during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
The ideal candidate for this position is creative, driven, and self-motivated.
Qualifications:
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Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
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Sales or Marketing background with business and networking skills preferred
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Excellent organizational, multitasking, and project management skills
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Prior training and experience in Job Development and Supported Employment Services preferred
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues that affect differently-abled job seekers
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Understanding of local labor markets, tax incentives, labor laws, and training needed/available for employers
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Adaptable and able to quickly and effectively balance multiple relationships
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Knowledge of job modification strategies including ADA regulations (Americans with Disabilities)
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Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Dropbox Storage System
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Access to all human and material resources required to conduct duties
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Ability to conduct presentations to employers, civic/school groups and the general public
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Access to reliable non-public transportation with required minimum insurance coverage.
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Flexibility in scheduling (availability when job seeker requires assistance)
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Ability to work with minimal guidance
***This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position***
Posted by Becky Hebda
Thursday, March 25, 2021 6:40:00 AM