Program Specialist - Bridgeport at Marrakech Inc.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Job Development, Vocational Counseling, Employment Skills Curriculum, Case Management, Community-Based Employment, Internship Placement, Transportation Coordination, Childcare Coordination, Employer Relations, Monitoring Progress, Individual Counseling, Group Meetings, Recruitment Efforts, Site Visits, Accurate Case Notes, Flexible Schedule

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions. SUMMARY The Job Developer maintains systems for internship placement and monitoring, job development, job placement and retention services to students and graduates of the Academy for Human Service Training. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or added due to contract requirements. Works a flexible schedule that will include working both day and some evening hours at the AHST program sites. Assists students in determining their vocational and employment plans through individual counseling and guidance. Conducts ongoing job development activities with employers across the state. Coordinates vocational strategies with students that address transportation, childcare, and similar needs. Counsels program participants regarding work-related issues. Maintains regular contact with employers for the purpose of developing job leads and facilitating retention. Maintains contact with student internship placement sites. Monitors students at internship sites to track student progress by conducting site visits during placement. Instructs courses related to Employment Skills curriculum and specialized classes in areas of knowledge and expertise. Keeps accurate case notes on all individual and group meetings. Maintains student files relating to vocational activities according to the program’s Table of Contents. Participates in information sessions, recruitment efforts, and interviewing potential students as needed. Operates motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties. Access to a registered, insured vehicle is mandatory. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Special Education, or related field plus one year experience with job development, community-based employment, case management, DDS-funded programs and/or human resource development OR three years of experience in the human services or related field with at least one year of that experience with job development, community-based employment, human resource development and/or DDS-funded programs. SCHEDULE 20 Hours Flex Benefits: Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time Paid Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Paid and Unpaid Leave for: Bereavement Jury Duty Disaster Relief Volunteer Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave Military Leave Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees) External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees) 401K and Profit Sharing Plan Educational Benefits, Including: DSP Credentialing through the NADSP Tuition Reimbursement Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits Staff Recognition Program Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to: Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay) Marrakech’s Homeownership Program Perfect Attendance Bonus Program Recruitment Referral Bonus Other Corporate Discount Programs Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

The Program Specialist is responsible for maintaining systems for internship placement, job development, job placement, and retention services for students and graduates. They assist students with vocational plans, conduct job development activities, and monitor student progress at internship sites.