Job Placement Specialist
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Fitzhugh, OK, USA |
| Salary | $43299.12 – $48364 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- One year of experience in providing job placement in the private or public sector (Level I)
- Two years of experience in providing job placement in the private or public sector (Level II)
- Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of vocational guidance
- Knowledge of available community resources for the employment of persons with disabilities
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety precautions
- Knowledge of instructional techniques
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains relationships with businesses, Workforce Oklahoma, state and local entities and other employers to facilitate employment of individuals with disabilities.
- Researches data regarding labor market, economic indicators and employment trends, and provides current employment leads to counselor and individuals seeking employment.
- Evaluates work skill level in various areas and designs programs to meet employment goals.
- Maintains case notes for individual progress; prepares reports of vocational training and progress made toward vocational adjustment and employment outcome as well as other necessary documentation records.
- Places individuals into jobs to meet employment goals.
- Coordinates, prepares and presents career counseling, job clubs, job search workshops, skills training, resume writing, interview techniques, job search and job readiness training, evaluation, and other employability services to applicants, employers, and other community based organizations.
- Works with businesses, agencies and organizations to identify job vacancies and to remove barriers to employment and resolve issues related to integration and independence for individuals with disabilities; Performs job evaluations and task analysis.
- Markets agency services to businesses and community organizations; Disseminates information; provides education, outreach and training to the general public, businesses, employers, community organizations and potential employees about services and disability issues.
- Evaluates and monitors progress of individuals’ who secure employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to participate in blindness skills training
- Proficiency in manual sign language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Department of Rehabilitation Services