Employment Specialist field travel in Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex MA - Military veterans preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Employment/Justice Specialist assist members and/or members released from Massachusetts Department of Corrections or House of Corrections with connections to new employment opportunities or workforce development programs to secure stable employment. Collaborates with community rehabilitation providers and/or Community Support Program – Justice Involved providers and establishes relationships with provider agencies to identify temporary work options.

This position will support our Molina One Care Services business in Massachusetts. We are looking for a candidate with experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or justice involved. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to support our diverse communities!

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Remote position with 25% field travel in Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Establishes connections with businesses for program development to create job opportunities
• Engages directly with enrolled members to assist with connection to new employment opportunities or workforce development programs to help them secure stable employment
• Establishes connections with workforce development programs promoting collaboration and support to providers and agencies, increasing job placements of enrolled members
• Assists local governments in planning and development efforts, including development of projects, identification of funding sources, and tracking projects to completion.
• Establishes relationships with provider agencies to identify types of temporary work options and assists teams in referring job candidates to these work programs.
• Collaborates and provides technical training and support with community rehabilitation providers with paid vocational programs and establishes this component as an operational work opportunity (transition to competitive employment).
• Educates employers about the abilities of the member population.
• Investigates longer-term incentives to increase training, employment and development opportunities for the member population reducing unemployment/underemployment.
• Prepares and submits required documents and reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, health, social work, or related field

Required Experience

• Minimum three year of experience in the field of Mental Health, Public Health, Public Policy and/or healthcare as a Social worker, Counselor, or similar position.
• Knowledge and experience with community-based organizations and employment training and placement agencies. 
• Experience in conflict management in the work setting, preferably healthcare.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge and experience with community-based organizations providing Community Support Program – Justice Involved services and employment training and placement agencies.- Highly preferred.

Preferred License, Certification, Association

LSW – Licensed Social Worker

Certified Community Health Worker

Certified Supportive Employment Specialist

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $22.81 - $44.49 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.