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Employment Vocational Specialist

4 months ago


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Job Details Job Location Saint Petersburg - 1735 Martin Luther King S Floor 1 - Saint Petersburg, FL Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for screening and assessing for vocational and training needs for participants. Will work to enhance vocational readiness skill and identifying employment opportunities and will assist participants in obtaining GED and other vocational training as requested.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Prepare lesson plans, administer interest inventories and other appropriate testing/screening/assessment tools, and instruct adults in vocational skills, including interviewing, resume writing, work behaviors, work skills, etc.
  • Evaluate and monitor clients vocational/occupational skills performance.
  • Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment. Assist clients who are disabled and cannot work, in securing volunteer positions as appropriate.
  • Work with outside agencies, local businesses, and schools to coordinate further training for job placement.
  • Work with employers, Chamber of Commerce, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other groups to develop appropriate community employment positions.
  • Complete documentation of services on provided from in a timely manner.
  • Provide input into the clients treatment service need and disposition.
  • Assist all other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

Essential Qualifications:

  • One (1) + years experience in a similar capacity: experience working with individuals in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the vocational counseling field.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
  • Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to complete work tasks withing schedule work hours.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida services.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in vocational counseling or related field preferred.
  • High School or equivalent plus experience in a similar position.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check.