Employment Specialist NEH

Employment Specialist / Personal Care Services

Location: Melrose Park, Illinois

Position: Employment Specialist

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Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

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Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Employment Specialist in Personal Care Services

Salary: $ 22.50

Reimagine Your Career in Personal Care Services

Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are. At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.

Be the Best Employment Specialist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree Preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities:

As a Employment Specialist, you will:

• Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring.
• Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation.
• Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities.
• Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel.
• Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings.
• Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements.
• Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency's policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:

* Medical, dental and vision coverage

* Paid time off and paid holidays

* Professional development opportunities

* Company-matching 401(k)

* Flexible spending and health savings accounts

* Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app

* Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees

* Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

* And more!