Job Placement Specialist Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Job Placement Specialist make in Des Moines, IA? The average Job Placement Specialist salary in Des Moines, IA is $63,933 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,143 and $71,641. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Job Placement Specialist (CTS)- Shreveport/Ruston

Human Learning Systems - Shreveport , LA

The Job Placement Specialist (CTS) position provides instructional support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor, Human Learning Systems. The Job Corps program is a federally funded ...

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Risk Placement Specialist

Relation Insurance Services - Columbia , SC

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Risk Placement Specialist supports the sales process in an effort to retain and grow the business by providing marketing support that is dependable, accurate, accessible ...

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Foster Home Licensing and Placement Specialist

KVC Health Systems - Cameron , MO

The Licensing & Placement Specialist provides training to resource homes, collaborates with the family support team, addresses any case issues or complaints, recruits homes in line with contract ...

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Placement Specialist - Child Welfare

Kids Central - Wildwood , FL

As the initial point of contact with Kids Central, Inc., the Placement Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate intake, assessment and coordination of out-of-home care for children at ...

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Placement Specialist - MS Job Corps Center (Jackson Office)

Distinction, LLC - Crystal Springs , MS

Responsible for placement of students within assigned geographical area or technical trade area. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education ...

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Behavioral Health Housing Placement Specialist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Vancouver , WA

The Housing Placement Specialist is responsible for enhancing quality and client-centered care at Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Duties and Responsibilities: Client Care Coordination * Housing ...

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What does a Job Placement Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Job Placement Specialist

Update and maintain graduate records in the computer-based file system.

January 14, 2023

Meet established targets for placing STRIVE graduates in living-wage employment opportunities where they will be retained for at least 90 days.

May 16, 2023

Assist professional staff in provision of case management services in program and systems design that support vocational training, workforce development, job readiness assessment, training opportunities and employment outcomes.

May 02, 2023

Facilitate work readiness and career development workshops as needed to help prepare participants for internships and employment.

February 18, 2023

Provide business leads regarding potential subcontracted work opportunities for the UCP Organizational Employment program.

March 16, 2023

Marketing pitch and proven business development strategy.

March 23, 2023

Develop, create or carve community-based employment opportunities for adults with disabilities by networking with employment contacts, reviewing postings in business publications, newspapers, and online job sites, conducting "cold calls," attending job fairs, expanding opportunities with existing employers, etc.

March 27, 2023

Initiate and maintain relationships with employers, business and industry representatives with hiring needs suited to skills, interests, and abilities of Foster Care Youth in the Bronx Youth Center Identify and gain access to hiring personnel.

April 16, 2023

Document services provided in compliance with agency policies and procedures, CARF standards and funding source requirements.

April 19, 2023

Recruit employers to serve as members of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC).

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Job Placement Specialist in Des Moines, IA

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57143

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65408

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Job Placement Specialist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Job Placement Specialist ranges from $57,143 to $71,641 with the average base salary of $63,933. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,948 to $74,391 with the average total cash compensation of $65,408.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,933	$57,143 - $71,641
Bonus	$1,475	$805 - $2,750
Total Pay	$65,408	$57,948 - $74,391

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Job Placement Specialist Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,891 - $71,325	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,891 - $71,325	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,361 - $70,660	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,112 - $66,587	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,567 - $67,158	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,365 - $70,666	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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