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Java/J2EE Developer

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc.

Java/J2EE Developer

Salt Lake City, UT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    POSITION SUMMARY

     

    The Senior Community Service Employment Program offers seniors the opportunity to demonstrate their work ethic, enthusiasm, loyalty and life experience empowering them to improve their economic self-sufficiency. We hire people who are customer focused, caring, bright, committed to the greater good with an extremely strong desire to help those in need.  This position is responsible for relationship building with businesses within our community.  You will be responsible for working with participants to develop their confidence so that they can improve their income and self-reliance. You will work with a dynamic team of employment specialists across the state who work together to ensure participants have the skills and tools necessary to obtain employment.  You will be responsible for coaching participants through challenges they face before and after they obtain employment.  You will assist participants with outlining their skills via resume and cover letter development as well as interview preparation and job skills training.  You will be responsible for working with and documenting your work with participants to ensure they are successful in their new jobs as well as to coach them on career advancement opportunities_._

    We are customer-focused with a goal of income improvement for participants. This position requires superior customer service skills, the ability to effectively handle competing priorities, provide positive reinforcement to a wide variety of participants with varying skill level,  as well as creativity and belief in the mission of ESGW. You will have the personal opportunity to have a profound and positive impact on seniors in your own community.

     

     

    • Gather, compile, and maintain current labor market and business data to provide information to participants seeking advice on employment opportunities.
    • Keep participants and employment specialists informed of current employment opportunities in the community by monitoring job openings through job service, newspapers, and a variety of internet job posting search engines.
    • Develop and continue relationships with employers, community organizations and leaders to assist participants in gaining and/or maintaining employment.
    • Organize, develop and present job readiness classes “Job Club” to meet the employment needs of participants. Facilitate weekly training in appropriate job skills topics which may include On-The-Job-Experiences, and culturally appropriate skills training for minorities.
    • Develop, organize and maintain community service assignment for participants where there is opportunity for them to build their current skill level in accordance with the Individual Employment Plan.
    • Establish, retain, and ensure fulfillment of assignment at community service sites for participants.
    • Increase awareness of SCSEP in assigned counties. Recruit participants according to DOL guidelines.
    • Seeks clarification on processes and works with other team members to identify suggestions for improvement.
    • Learn and maintain program knowledge by utilizing available resources and attending all mandatory training and staff meetings.

     

    WAGE: $15.00 PER HOUR

    Required Skills

     

    • Excellent oral, written, organizational and record keeping skills.
    • Working knowledge of community resources and employers.
    • Experience working with persons with diverse backgrounds
    • Proven interviewing, counseling, and customer service skills
    • Ability to move from one task to another quickly and with ease.
    • Ability to manage change with a positive attitude

    Required Experience

     

    • 0-2 Years
    • Proven experience with job development and/or employment placement.
    • Proven time management skills.
    • Experience working with persons with diverse backgrounds

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

     

    • Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
    • Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.

     

     

    EASTERSEALS-GOODWILL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE & COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

    -  Medical, Vision, Dental and Voluntary Products

    -  401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution

    -  Paid Time Off (PTO)

    -  Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts

    •  Tuition Assistance

    -  Employee Wellness Program

    -  10% Discount on ESGW Services

    -  20% Discount at Goodwill Stores

     

    EASTERSEALS-GOODWILL IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM THE DISABLED, MINORITIES, WOMEN, AND VETERANS OF THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES. ESGW WILL NOT DISCHARGE OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT, DISCUSSED, OR DISCLOSED THEIR OWN PAY OR THE PAY OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT.

  • Qualifications

     

    • Excellent oral, written, organizational and record keeping skills.
    • Working knowledge of community resources and employers.
    • Experience working with persons with diverse backgrounds
    • Proven interviewing, counseling, and customer service skills
    • Ability to move from one task to another quickly and with ease.
    • Ability to manage change with a positive attitude