Families Forward, a Fedcap program, in Biddeford, ME is calling all energetic go-getters to apply to join our human services team as a full-time Employment Placement Specialist!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a nonprofit organization that loves to serve our community and take good care of our team members. We pay our Employment Placement Specialists a competitive wage. Our team also enjoys great benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD / THE FEDCAP GROUP

Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.

Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you want a job that offers meaningful work? Are you friendly and able to establish a good rapport with people easily? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Is your attention to detail exceptional? If so, please consider applying for this position today!

YOUR LIFE AS AN EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

As an Employment Placement Specialist, you work with nonprofit organizations and employers to coordinate volunteer and employment opportunities for our clients. As you build trust and rapport, you're able to get our program participants fully engaged. You get to know them along with their skills and interests in order to help find the best opportunities. Participants are matched based on their vocational evaluations, work requirements, and needs for accommodations. You're sure to validate retention benchmarks at 30, 90, and 180 days for working participants. You also conduct follow-up calls and check-ins with them to ensure that they are meeting their required hours.

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers and nonprofit organizations is an important part of your job. You reach out to them on a regular basis to learn about new vacancies. You check in to ensure their satisfaction with the individuals you have placed with them. When concerns pop up, you are quick to take action and find resolutions. With attention to detail, you keep meticulous records and documentation of all communication that occurs between participants and employers.

Working with WRI and others, you host hiring events within the community. You create and employ recruitment strategies for hiring events, retention events, and on-site employer panels. You love making a difference in your community, and that's why this human services position is perfect for you!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Covid-19 vaccination

If you can meet these requirements and perform this human services job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!

Location: 04005