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Employment Specialist - 934070

AmericanWork, LLC.

Employment Specialist - 934070

Albany, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for Pathways!

    AmericanWork, Inc. began providing services to Georgia’s severely mentally ill adults in 1999, and today offers a range of services that maximize the ability of people with a mental illness or addictive disorder to live and thrive in their community. Our goals are parallel with the recovery and resiliency model Georgia desires.

    AmericanWork, Inc. is a subsidiary of Pathways.

    AmericanWork, Inc. Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Employment Specialist helping to identify and problem solve any barriers keeping assigned consumers from getting a job. Barriers could be using substance in which case, responsible for consulting with supervisor and make referral.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    High School diploma or GED

    Should have a minimum of one (1) years’ experience with Job Development in Community setting and interaction with individual

    Ability to relate to other staff members, mental health and co-occurring consumers, and their family members in a professional and courteous manner

    Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Quicken programs

    Demonstrates good verbal skills

    High professional standards of conduct

    Conducts business on behalf of consumers and the agency in a professional manner

    Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

    Competitive Salary

    Paid Vacation Days

    Paid Sick Days

    Holidays

    Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

    Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

    Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

    401 K with employer contribution

    Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

    Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

    Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

    Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.