N.C. Department of Information Technology · 5 days ago
Community Employment Program Specialist / Business Relations Representative
Mecklenburg County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$34K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative works with individuals with disabilities to assist them in obtaining competitive employment and developing employer relationships.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Working with consumers to assist them with seeking employment, completing applications, advocating with employers on behalf of the consumer, resume development, job placement/coaching, and follow-up services
Teaching Employment Marketing Skills classes and conducting Windmills training to job-ready consumers and employers
Providing written and verbal reports to counselors on the progress of referred consumers’ efforts towards obtaining employment
Assisting consumers with obtaining internships that align with their vocational goals
Engaging with local and regional employers to explain agency's mission and goals and to assist in meeting their business needs
Participating in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and increase employment opportunities for consumers and represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution
Associate's degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience
High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience
an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid North Carolina driver's license required to drive state vehicles
Preferred
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Knowledge and/or experience helping others obtain employment
Knowledge and/or experience working with a team
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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