3 Full Time Employment jobs in Windermere

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Employment Specialist working under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant at Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is responsible for assisting homeless veterans in securing and maintaining employment. This role involves providing comprehensive employment services including job readiness training, career counseling, job placement assistance, and ongoing support to ensure long-term job retention. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping veterans reintegrate into the workforce and improve their quality of life.

Company Overview:

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI) is committed to aiding Military Veterans through the Department of Labor's Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP). With 11 offices across the United States, VRSI provides vocational counseling, training, vocational evaluation, and direct employment services aimed at helping eligible veterans reach their full vocational potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Assessment and Case Management:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of veterans' skills, experience, barriers to employment, and job readiness.
• Develop individualized employment plans that outline veterans' career goals, action steps, and timelines.
• Reaching individual assessed, qualified, placement and retention goals required by the grant.

Job Readiness Training:

• Provide training on resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professional conduct.
• Organize and facilitate job readiness workshops and training sessions.

Career Counseling and Support:

• Offer one-on-one career counseling to help veterans explore career options and make informed decisions.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure veterans are progressing towards their employment goals.

Job Placement Assistance:

• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities suitable for veterans.
• Assist veterans in applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and negotiating employment terms.

Employer Engagement:

• Collaborate with employers to understand their hiring needs and promote the benefits of hiring veterans.
• Attend job fairs, employer panels, and networking events to connect veterans with potential employers.

Program Coordination and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, case notes, and employment outcomes.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and grant compliance.

Community Collaboration:

• Work with community partners, veteran services organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources for veterans.
• Represent VRSI and HVRP program at community meetings, events, and outreach activities.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in workforce development, employment services, or a related field. Experience working with veterans or homeless populations is highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by homeless veterans.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using job search platforms, career assessment tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, employers, and community partners.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $20-$23 based on experience
• Paid Company Holidays
• 40 hours of Sick Time after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off as up to 120 hours vacation (depending on years of experience)
• Healthcare, eligible after 90 days of employment
• Simple IRA Plan after 1 year of employment

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Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
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Join our NBCUniversal Legal Team where we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.
NBCUniversal seeks a Senior Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel for Universal Destinations & Experiences across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
+ Provide employment law advice and counsel to human resources, management, business affairs and other internal lawyers across the company on a variety of employment-related matters in connection with new business ventures and ongoing operations, including but not limited to employment policy development and application, workforce management, recruiting & hiring, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, and wage-and-hour issues
+ Provide strategic legal oversight of UDX-wide programs and projects to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while promoting consistency, efficiency and risk management
+ Lead and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive project management efforts, ensuring the timely and strategic implementation of employment-related processes
+ Provide advice and counsel on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints, ensuring that claims are promptly and thoroughly investigated and documented appropriately
+ Represent the Company in the handling of all aspects of the pre-litigation process, including conducting internal investigations, drafting responses to federal and state agency charges of discrimination, and participating in mediation and drafting statements and settlement agreements accordingly
+ Partner with Labor Relations on various matters involving represented employees
+ Monitor federal, state and local legal developments and advise on compliance with applicable laws
+ Create and deliver management and employee training programs
Basic Requirements:
+ Law degree
+ Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar in the jurisdiction where the role is based, or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel in that jurisdiction
+ Minimum of 7 years employment law experience
Desired Characteristics:
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Collaborative, team-oriented approach
+ Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly, effectively and strategically
+ Ability to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytical fashion
+ Ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and collaborate with clients to address business needs
+ Ability to build relationships across a large organization
+ Experience advising employers regarding rights and obligations under the National Labor Relations Act and other labor relations regulations
Additional Requirements:
+ Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA, Orlando, FL, or New York, NY.
+ Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
+ This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits ( page of the Careers website.
+ Salary range: $165,000-$200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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