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Career Development Specialist

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Director of UPWARDS Employment Services, the Career Development Specialist develops and sustains a portfolio of competitive job placements in business and the community and partners with mental health clients to assist them in obtaining competitive employment.



  • Develops and sustains internships and competitive job placements in business, industry, and the community and assesses clients for job fit. Maintains on-going contact with employers.
  • Works with employers and organizations to customize jobs that meet the employers' needs and capitalize on the skills and talents of individual clients.
  • Works closely with employers to guarantee their satisfaction with the UPwards Employment Program.
  • Works closely with case managers and other Urban Pathways staff to recruit and enroll participants who meet eligibility requirements for the Program.
  • Works with clients to assess and develop employment plans that match clients’ interests, aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and previous work experience and career goals.
  • Ensures that clients participating in the Program meet basic standards of program compliance.
  • Provides ongoing support to clients.
  • Develops employment training curriculum, conducts workshops and work-related individual/group discussions.
  • Enters progress notes after each client meeting within 48 hours and/or as mandated by the Program.
  • Completes Intake/Admission documentation within 24 hours of client admission, as mandated by the Program.
  • Documents assessments in client records within required timeframe (not applicable for Outreach Program).




Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree; MSW or MA in closely related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ of experience creating and sustaining relationships with employers in job development required.
  • Training experience preferred.
  • Experience with homeless, mentally-ill and substance abuse population preferred.
  • Experience with human services a plus.
  • Experience with developing and facilitating employment and psycho-educational groups.
  • Knowledge of relevant job markets and establishment of job contacts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
  • Foreign languages a plus.