Bridges Employer Representative

Description

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Qualifications

Business Context

The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities (MFPD) is recognized by leaders in government, business, and education as a vital resource for helping high school students with disabilities transition from school tthe work place. The Foundation operates the BRIDGES FROM SCHOOL TWORK (BRIDGES) Program in several major metropolitan areas and serves young people whoften have multiple barriers to employment. Over the years the Foundation has demonstrated outstanding results and has built a reputation for excellence.

The Employer Representative I (ER I) position will operate in the context of local implementation of the MFPD’s BRIDGES Program, framed by the state of the local labor market and socio-economic factors in the community. The ER I has primary responsibility for local implementation of the service delivery components of the MFPD’s BRIDGES Program.


Expected Contributions


The ER I’s primary responsibilities are:
Tmeet assigned BRIDGES outcome goals; and
Taccurately maintain assigned records tdocument program activities.
Assigned Outcome Goals
The standard caseloadshould reflect the following annual outcomes:
Enroll sufficient youth tachieve placement and retention outcomes;
Sixteen (16) Placements;
Twelve (12) 90-Day Retentions; and
Ten (10) 180-Day Retentions.
In order tconsistently achieve these results, using the tools and processes provided in the BRIDGES
model, ER I’s must effectively:
Recruit and enroll an appropriate caseload of program participants;
Assess skills, interests and experience of each young adult that may include one-on-one
meetings/interviews, visits with the young person and their families in the home, group activities such
as job clubs and job readiness training sessions;
Identify challenges relative temployment objectives and create specific, practical strategies to
address them;
Develop active pool of employers that can offer jobs consistent with employment objectives of
participants.
Manage coordinated efforts that may include cold calling; active participation in business and
trade organizations;, cultivation of relationships that grow from local outreach activities; and
an awareness of the dynamics and priorities of the local labor market.
Assess critical success factors for specific jobs, and develop job matches that benefit both the young
person and the employer.
Re-place youth as needed tachieve retention outcomes and/or tassist youth with vocational
growth; and
Demonstrate quality placements among an array of varied businesses.
Outcomes for a severe/profound caseload: Ten (10) placements, Eight (8) 90-Day Retentions, and Six
(6) 180-Day Retentions
MARRIOTT FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Position Description



Provide appropriate support tall involved (youth and employers) tassure employment success and
vocational growth. Support may include (but is not limited to):
Assistance with initial training and orientation tthe workplace including some job coaching;
Guidance regarding modification of training materials and approaches tfit the individual’s
learning style;
Assistance with public transportation or other peripheral issues that may impact employment
success;
Appraisal and assistance with employer job accommodations;
Facilitation of regular formal appraisals of on-the-job performance; and
Assistance in identifying and accessing necessary off-the-job supports or development
opportunities (training, assistive equipment, etc.).
Maintain participant files and ClientTrack™ records as required in a timely, complete and accurate
manner.
Requirements for Position:
Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership
and relationship skills as follows:
Four-year college degree or equivalent in qualifying work experience;
Formal training and/or significant experience in at least twof the following areas:
School-to-work transition (work with students with disabilities desirable);
Job development, employment support, or case management (work with students with
disabilities desirable);
Sales, marketing, and networking; and/or
Management or supervision of others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent time management and organizational skills; attention tdetail essential;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability tinteract and communicate effectively, specifically:
Ability trelate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
Ability tbuild, facilitate and participate in collaboration between diverse groups; and
Ability teffectively interpret and address needs of diverse constituents.
Self-starter whtakes initiative and follows through on tasks tcompletion;
Ability twork well under pressure, set and adapt tcontinually changing workload priorities, and
effectively manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision;
Positive, can-dattitude; professional demeanor; strong customer service orientation; excellent
judgment and discretion; diligence, dependability, and strong work ethic;
Computer skills including basic tintermediate competence with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel;
and
Ability tmaintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Valid drivers license (where applicable).

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.