The Employment Specialist assists clients in employment-related matters. S/he provides a
range of employment/job development and employability case management services. The
objective is to provide services that will lead clients to gainful employment, self-sufficiency and
independence. Parameters of service provision are spelled out in detail by our funders.
Documentation demands are rigorous.
Essential Functions:
1. Follow all Lutheran Services Carolinas policies and procedures.
2. Provide professional, confidential, culturally- and socio-economically-sensitive employment
services to clients. These services can include skills assessment, resume building, job
development, interview coaching, networking with area employer and employment
orientation.
3. Provide case management services that assist clients in obtaining gainful employment.
These services can include transportation and bus orientation to interviews, liaison with
interpreters, cultural orientation, and addressing other employment barriers such as health
care, childcare, ESL and other services as identified.
4. Document and report according to contractual requirements and in accordance with HIPAA
guidelines.
5. Prioritize tasks to guarantee proper case documentation and to ensure that the employment
needs of our most vulnerable clients are addressed.
6. Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, employers, co-sponsors and volunteers, local agencies and organizations, and funders.
7. Design and conduct job development workshops as needed
