Employment Specialist
$42,721 - $46,032.88 USD yearly
About us:
When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.
Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.
Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.
Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf
- Assist with the implementation and coordination of the Economic Development Program, providing hands-on job skills training and support to individuals with disabilities, youth, and others seeking employment.
- Developing employment skills, facilitating workshops and training sessions, providing individualized participant support, conducting community outreach, building partnerships with local businesses and community stakeholders, and assisting with planning and promoting community revitalization projects.
- Maintain accurate participant records and program documentation, track expenses, prepare reports, and develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
- Must be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative, works independently, demonstrates creativity, and maintains strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- The Employment Specialist will report to the Senior Program Director and support the overall goals and objectives of the Economic Development Program.
- Train participants in customer service, communication, teamwork, workplace expectations, and other essential employment skills.
- Provide one-on-one support to program participants, helping them navigate resources, overcome barriers, and successfully complete program activities.
- Assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Economic Development Program, ensuring activities align with program goals and objectives.
- Engage with community members to identify and address barriers to economic success, including employment, housing, and access to education.
- Serve as a liaison between Arrowleaf and community stakeholders, ensuring local needs and priorities are reflected in program initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions focused on job readiness, financial literacy, and workforce development.
- Assist with planning, organizing, and promoting community revitalization projects and activities.
- Conduct community outreach to promote program services, engage participants, and build partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
- Maintain accurate participant records and databases, track participant progress and program outcomes, and prepare reports as required.
- Perform administrative duties, including entering receipts, tracking program expenses, and maintaining financial and program documentation.
- Develop and implement processes, procedures, and organizational systems to promote efficient workflows, improve workplace operations, and ensure consistency in program activities.
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Support workforce development initiatives that expand employment opportunities and strengthen local communities.
- Health, vision and dental insurance options available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
401(k) with company match for qualifying staff.
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Short-Term disability, Accident/Incident, Hospital Indemnity)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
- Paid advanced trainings and certification opportunities
- Free clinical supervision for licensure (LCSW, LCPC, CADC)
- Leadership & Advancement Opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- CCBHC Workforce Career Accelerator Program
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Eligible Site
- Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary.
Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!
Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.