Employment Counselor

Starting Wage: $26.51. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Job Responsibilities: Provides orientation, assessment, and job search/planning services to program participants towards goal of employment.

Job Qualifications: Bachelors degree in vocational counseling, social work, or psychology is preferred, or a combination of education and experience. Experience with public assistance, employment programs and job search planning.

Needed Attributes: Positive self-starter with strong organizational and superior communication skills. Issues identification, crisis management, problem solving and motivational techniques. Comfortable with confrontation.

Essential Functions: Maintain participant files and submit reporting forms and data as required Complete participant assessments Evaluate data to determine participant eligibility/priority Develop strategies to meet the educational and employment goals of participants Provide opportunities for group learning and support activities/projects Assist participants in development of an employability and/or personal education plan Assist participants with job search activities, job attitudes, interviewing skills, and resume writing Determine support service needs of participants Complete documentation and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner Record, organize and manage participant and agency data consistent with program guidelines Develop and maintains a network of employment contacts and resources Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences related to employment programs Work across multiple programs, maintaining a caseload of 50-60 participants Adhere to specific program policies and guidelines Make referrals to other community agencies

Application open until September 13th, 2024. AA/EOE.