Brothers United – Employment Specialist – $21.63/hr.

Closing on: Oct 31, 2025

Pay

$21.63 per hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Health savings account

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

  • Provides employment services to participants who are unemployed or under-employed in the Brothers United Program.
  • Assists participants with soft skills development and coordination to Lucas County Ohio Means Jobs.
  • Identifies jobs and relays them on Facebook and/or through text messages to participants.
  • Assists the participants with employment goals.
  • Makes referrals and assists participants with virtual sessions through Ohio Means Jobs.
  • Attends weekly Ohio Means Jobs Labor Exchange meetings.
  • Supports participants to advance in their jobs.
  • Supports participants to overcome barriers to employment.
  • Coordinates with local employers to be guest speakers.
  • Facilitates evidence-based curricula.
  • Completes short- and long-term goal sheet.
  • Documents case notes on the ETO database.
  • Attends weekly team meeting.
  • Any other duties as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be able to type.
  • Must be self–motivated.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings & weekends).
  • Must be able to work independently without daily supervision.
  • Must have compassion.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Must have problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a critical thinker.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to coordinate services based on the participant’s needs.
  • Must be able to perform all tasks necessary to achieve the program goals
  • Must have the ability to motivate participants toward achieving goals.
  • Must be able to encourage and provide leadership to program participants.
  • Must have the ability to work remotely.
  • Must have experience using virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Classrooms or other social media platforms.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience helping people prepare for and find employment. Program

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