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Our House Employment Specialist in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Employment Specialist
Updated February 2024
Department: Career Center
Reports to: Employment Services Coordinator
Employment Type: In-Person, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
About Our House
Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the
workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active
participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding
Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work,
Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.
About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals experiencing homelessness in securing and
maintaining employment opportunities. You will work collaboratively with clients to identify their
skills, strengths, and career goals, while also intervening with high-risk clients to help them
overcome barriers to employment.
What Youll Do
? Provide leadership in the implementation of Our House program and services by drawing
on best practices in the field, innovation, and sharing of resources
? Perform general Career Center tasks, including conducting Program Orientation,
working Resource Hotline shifts, and providing case management services to residents
and community members
? Client assessment and goal setting
? Pair clients with appropriate job openings based on their skills, experience, and ability
? Curate and promote job opportunities in the community
? Participate in job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities to promote
Our House, Inc.\'s employment services
? Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting progress and outcomes
? Generate regular reports on program metrics, outcomes, and successes
? Help facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics such as job readiness,
workplace etiquette, communication skills, and conflict resolution to help clients develop
employability skills
? Provide ongoing support to clients after they secure employment, including assistance
with workplace challenges, job retention strategies, and career advancement
opportunities
? Provide guidance and support to clients in their job search process, including resume
writing, cover letter preparation, job application submission, and interview preparation
? Conduct other duties as assigned to fulfill Our Houses mission
Our House Inc. PO Box 34155, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 374-7383 ourhouseshelter.org
<http://www.ourhouseshelter.org>
<http://www.ourhouseshelter.org/guidingprinciples>
<http://www.ourhouseshelter.org/guidingprinciples>
What Youll Bring
? Bachelors Degree preferred
? Minimum of three years of professional work experience
? Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning
? Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-direction
? Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
? An ability to relate with clients, show empathy, and de-escalate where appropriate
? Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
? Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
? Must be trustworthy, hard-working, positive, and adaptable
? Data management experience preferred
? Previous nonprofit experience preferred
Requirements
? COVID-19 vaccination required or must meet the legal guidelines for an exemption
? Must possess a valid drivers license and vehicle to use in performance of job. Position
requires some travel within Central Arkansas.
? Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry
checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen
Benefits & Perks
? Insurance benefits are available on the first day of the month following start date:
? 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health insurance
? Optional employee-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
? 401(k) match up to 4% after one year of employment
? 10 days of annual leave and 10 holidays per year including a birthday holiday
? 15 days additional leave for requirements of life
? Employee Assistance Program
? Eligible for undergraduate tuition discount at UA Little Rock
Our House is a drug-free workplace.
Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all teammember