Engages individuals in identifying a career/vocational direction, provides instruction and training in pre-employment skills, and develops a path for achieving competitive, integrated employment for job sought.
Provide participants with behavior skills training, work readiness, job application training, job seeking techniques, interview skills training and job retention skills training.
Maintain rotating caseload of job seeking participants and provide counseling as necessary.
Maintains contact with and tracks progress of participants after internship or job placement.
Advocates on behalf of the individual in order to develop and maintains positive relationships with employers and community-based sites as appropriate, in order to assist the individual in meeting and surpassing his or her employment goals.
Inform employers of the benefits and employment support services provided to employers, including addressing employer’s special needs.
Conduct outreach to employers and the community to promote program services.
Collect labor market information regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information. Track and report as assigned.
Organize employment/vocational presentations or job fairs with local colleges, trade schools, universities, and local businesses to directly connect participates to training and employers ready for hire.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
College degree preferred; Associates or High School diploma with 5 years’ work experience required.
2-3 years working in human services field, with adults with substance use disorder preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Must be creative, dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a positive attitude
The ability to interact with clients, co-workers, and the public in a professional manner as well as the ability to understand follow and communicate written and oral instructions in English
Tools and Equipment Requirements
The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required.
Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required.
Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
Some lifting may be required.
Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones required.
Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.
Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
