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CORE Employment Specialist (Hub 1)

Marshall University · United States
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
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Posted Sep 16, 2026

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CORE Employment Specialist (Hub 1)

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Position Details

Position Information
Banner Position Number R10585
Position Title CORE Employment Specialist (Hub 1)
Classification Title MURC-Managers, All Other
Department SOM-Family Comm. Health - RC5310
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assessing, providing workforce development and coaching, and placing participants in the workforce in the CORE Hub 1-E region that includes Mason, Jackson, and Wood counites and provide support to other CORE service areas. The employment specialist reports to Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment program director.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
  • Responsible – works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
  • Sensitive – displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
  • Timely – recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients’ and co-workers’ needs.
  • Accurate – works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
  • Coordinated – organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
  • Thorough – meets all the requirements of his/her position. Can evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
  • Follows dress code policy.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES:
  • Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers.
  • Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
  • Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.
  • Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
  • Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians etc.).
  • Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Attendance – maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.
  • Punctuality – reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
  • Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period


WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Engages with participants and establishes professional, trusting, and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.
  • Assesses participants’ employability skills, vocational functioning, and barriers to employment using motivational interviewing techniques, background information, and work experiences.
  • Provides job development assistance, resume development, and conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of people on his/her caseload.
  • Maintains and documents weekly contact with participant caseload to provide employability coaching, and review job placement progress.
  • Engage, establish, and grow partner relationships with community agencies including referral, community resource agencies, career-skills training programs, and employers.
  • Meets baseline monthly program goals: 10 referrals per month, 5 job placements per month, and 1 employer business partner per month (subject to change based on program and seasonal needs).
  • Actively engages with community organizations to build awareness, participate in outreach events, and identify community resources to support participants and remove barriers to employment.
  • Provides education and support to employers to support healthy and safe workplaces.
  • Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by program director and internal leadership. 4.10 Research current local labor market information to guide CORE services.
  • Attend in-person and virtual staff meetings and adhere to program procedures and other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to manage and respond to multiple tasks and deadlines using effective time management skills.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSE/TRAINING IN:
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to proficiently use a data management system
  • Must be able to market and secure business partnerships
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation
  • Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff of partner agencies
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location
Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Associate degree in human resources, social services, business management or related fields.
  • Applicants who do not possess an associate’s degree must have at minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience.
Experience
  • Applicants who do not possess an associate’s degree must have at minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in recruitment, business management, social service, or human resource fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0869
Open Date 06/19/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have an Associate degree in human resources, social services, business management or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum five years of social services, human resources, business management experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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