Employment Counselor - Career Systems Development Corporation : Job Details

DescriptionBASIC FUNCTION:* Responsible for orientating, assessing, and case managing public assistance recipients for Self-Sufficiency Center programs. Conducts individual appointments, group orientations, and program participant services for Self-Sufficiency Center programs in all service delivery locations in accordance with program schedules.WORK PERFORMED:1) Conducts individual appointments, group orientations, and program participant services for Self-Sufficiency Center programs in all service delivery locations in accordance with program appointment and orientation schedules2) Assesses and assigns program participants to Work Experience Program assignments3) Maintains regular contact with all Work Experience Program sponsors and facilitates the development and renewal of Work Experience Program worksite contracts4) Identifies and troubleshoots Work Experience Program participant and worksite concerns5) Assist program participants with vocational goals, employment barriers, and necessary supportive services, including Social Security (SSI/SSDI) application assistance6) Assists program participants in résumé development, employment application, job searching, vocational goal development, work habits, and work ethic7) May conduct Job Readiness Training Program sessions on a weekly basis, following prescribed curriculum and schedule; groups are between 5 and 20 clients, held in both the Jamestown and Dunkirk Self-Sufficiency Center office locations8) Responsible for providing retention (follow-up) services to program participants9) Monitors and reports all program participant attendance and compliance/non-compliance and takes appropriate action, including conciliations when necessary10) Completes all required data entry into WTWCMS11) Maintains appropriate and required program participant files12) Completes and submits reports to program management and/or the Department of Health and Human Services as required13) Exercises flexibility in assisting other Self-Sufficiency Center staff14) Cross-trains with other Self-Sufficiency Center staff to insure flexibility and service delivery15) Performs all other duties as assignedRequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEQUIVALENT EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIREDBachelor's degree in Human Services or related area.EXPERIENCE REQUIREDOne year human services or social work experience. Master's degree in above-mentioned areas will be accepted in lieu of experience.KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDSocial awareness, record keeping, world of work, job market, knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and human service agencies in the area, computer proficiency, oral and written communication skills, employment preparation skills, and area industries, area social service, and health agencies.