Employer Service Representative at Proteus Inc in Kerman, California

Job Description:

Deadline: 11/02/2024
Proteus, Inc. is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program:
12 paid holidays, self-care and bereavement leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D, Voluntary Insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account options, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a generous paid tuition assistance program.
Additionally, Proteus, Inc. is proud to be a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.
If you are looking for a job that encourages work-life balance, Proteus has just the job for you! Visit our website to review a full list of open positions across our organization.
SUMMARY: Under direction, will be responsible for providing overall services in the areas of employer recruitment, development of OJT contracts, job search assistance, vocational exploration, counseling, and the development of participant Individual Employment Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Initiates and maintains personal contact with employers, job services and community agencies with express interest in the on-the-job training concept and opportunities.

Researches new and existing business, analyzing local job market for the purpose of developing job opportunities.

Provides job search assistance to customers in areas such as application and resume writing, interviewing skills, and job availability through job search classes or customer specific.

Reaches all quotas mandated by the funding and program.

Conducts all employer 30, 60, and 90-day unsubsidized employment follow-ups.

Develops job openings.

Provides input into the Individual Employment Plan (IEP) as it applies to job availability and requirements.

Participates in individual case management staffing as needed.

Negotiates and develops OJT contracts with employers and develops appropriate OJT training sites for participants.

Provides counseling to clients, such as motivational counseling and counseling with personal and family problems that interfere with job search activities.

Develops Work Experience and Limited Internships training sites.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree in related field, OR four (4) years of directly related experience and/or training; OR a combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Moderate computer skills required for data entry, Word, Excel, and other software programs, as required for the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to apply skills regarding labor market analysis, sales approaches, customer relations and negotiations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Access to transportation, California drivers license, and minimum auto insurance as required by law. Must maintain a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at Proteus is employment at will. This means that an employee is free to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice. Please understand that continued employment cannot be guaranteed for any employee.

This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by a written employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive Officer that expressly changes the policy of at-will employment. Unless the employees employment is covered by a written employment agreement that specifically provides otherwise, this policy of at-will employment is the sole and entire agreement between the employee and the Company as to the duration of employment and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated.

With the exception of employment at-will, terms and conditions of employment with the Company may be modified at the sole discretion of the Company, with or without cause or notice at any time. No implied contract concerning any employment-related decision or term or condition of employment can be established by any other statement, conduct, policy, or practice. Examples of the types of terms and conditions of employment that are within the sole discretion of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following: promotion; demotion; transfers; hiring decisions; compensation; benefits; qualifications; discipline; layoff or recall; rules; hours and schedules; work assignments; job duties and responsibilities; production standards; subcontracting; reduction, cessation, or expansion of operations; sale, relocation, merger, or consolidation of operations; determinations concerning the use of equipment, methods, or facilities; or any other terms and conditions that the Company may determine to be necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic operation of its business.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship to the Company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Apply online by visiting our website at www.proteusinc.org. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 559-735-3670 or email at proteusapps@proteusinc.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Proteus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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