Billy J. Bowles Jr. Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Dallas, Tx

Overall Function: Carries out the services of the Under 1 Roof Rapid Rehousing SupportedEmployment program by assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent withtheir vocational goals.Responsibilities: Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towardthe goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do notnecessarily have disabilities. Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiatingjob accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service.Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach. Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community. For example, meets clients atcommunity locations such as home, workplace, coffee shop, meeting with potential employers, library,One-Stop, VR office, family home, etc. or takes clients to apply for jobs, investigate local GED orcolleges, etc.Provides supported education, using principles similar to supported employment, for clients whoexpress interest in education to advance their employment goals.Responsible for maintaining at least _100_% of employment on assigned caseload or a minimum 50caseload job starts per year.

Dallas, Tx

•Ensure Peer Mentors are trained to conduct worksite visits and community engagement•Develop Peer Mentors to assist individuals with learning new tasks, adjusting to work environment/schedule and provide onsite support for employers and jobseekers•Hold Peer Mentors accountable for goals and tasks which contribute to the success of the program•Train and Develop staff to become effective peer mentors, role models to encourage work and training activities. Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies•Provide resources to assist with shelters, housing, clothing, utilities, school supplies, transportation, counseling, substance abuse, domestic violence, backgrounds, family crisis•Provide resources to the team to assist with customers new to the area•Train Peer Mentors on the dynamics of being a peer(adaptable, cross cultural, reciprocity and track Peer Mentor activity•Ensure Peer Mentors provide support and training to consist of advocacy, empowerment, job adaptation, problem solving and the development of natural supports to phase out continued direct involvement of Job Coach•Assists Young Adult program participants in developing job readiness skills and provide feedback to Talent Development Specialists

Irving, Tx

• Greet and pre-screen job seekers to determine employment eligibility.• Provide just-in time advice and on the spot solutions, using knowledge of current market trends.• Coach Job seekers by helping them navigate all available resources such as Work in Texas, Resume Pro, and other Workforce assessment tools.• Demonstrate exemplary customer service to all job seekers.• Build and maintain strong relationships with job seekers and employers.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Serve as coach, mentor, and manager to staff• Structure team roles and flexibly re-deploy resources as business needs to evolve• Manage conflict and change (internal and external)• Ensure collaboration with other campus departments• Track all metrics related to placement and employer account development/maintenance• Oversee special events: PACS, Career fairs, graduation• Operate as Career Services Rep or Employer Relationship Developer in priority or difficult situations as conflict resolution

Fort Worth, Tx.

• Serve as coach, mentor, and manager to staff• Structure team roles and flexibly re-deploy resources as business needs to evolve• Manage conflict and change (internal and external)• Ensure collaboration with other campus departments• Track all metrics related to placement and employer account development/maintenance• Oversee special events: PACS, Career fairs, graduation• Operate as Career Services Rep or Employer Relationship Developer in priority or difficult situations as conflict resolution

Fort Worth, Tx.

• Extern Account Representative • Secure Extern-to-Hire job sites for all programs• Maintain relationships with employers• Setup Program Advisory Committee meetings and events• Interview training workshops• Conduct Intro to Extern meetings monthly• Monthly Extern Assignment meetings• Cold Calling new employers

Fort Worth, Tx.

• Assist graduates with job placement• Resume preparation workshops• Interview training workshops• Employer meetings• One on one career coaching• Ultimate Goal is to help graduates become employed• Record and circulate meeting notes and minutes for Program Advisory Committee meetings and events• Executed Certification testing for Dental Assistant graduates

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Instructor that teaches Customer Service and Career Planning to adult students.

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