Position Summary: 

The Career Development Specialist is responsible for providing career advisement, case management and developing a sector-based career pathway; ensures members have needed support services; supporting members in program activities; and referring members locate suitable job training programs and employment; maintaining continuing contact and providing employment retention services.  Serves as a mentor, liaison and troubleshooter by managing cases day-to-day based on the members’ career plans.

 

What You'll Do:

Interview, motivate, and guide members on a daily basisCoordinate intake and orientation services to assist members with understanding and exploring needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experience, capabilities, career goals and family situations.Complete Career Plans with all members assigned to their caseloadGuide the member through all activities as outlined in their career plan.Regularly meet with assigned members to monitor progress toward meeting programming goals as well as coordinating the mitigation of barriers to engagement in services, wellness and recovery, and employability.Facilitate monthly Jobs-Plus program Orientation sessions one-on-one and in small groupsDevelop and facilitate life skills and work readiness training curriculum Consult bi-weekly with Employment Coordinator regarding curriculum and training needs  Monthly coordination with Clinical and Wellness Coordinator and Part-Time Clinician to monitor treatment plan on behalf of members with untreated or unstable substance use, mental health and/or medical conditions that adversely impacting engagement in services, wellness and recovery, as well as employability.

Your Responsabilities Include:

Scheduling and facilitating monthly workshops according to client needs. Observe all policies and procedures and attends all required trainings and certifications as scheduled.Plan and develop materials needed for each class using textbooks, handouts, workbooks, information from the Internet, and other sources based on Power of Possible training Plan workshop and seminar topics and develops appropriate curriculum materials quarterly Responsible for capturing and recording employment information Provide bi-weekly outreach to members who have difficulty maintaining engagement to encourage enrollment and successful participation in program services.Stresse urgency and ownership, guiding members through a learn-by-doing process during their program engagement.Daily documentation of activities, participation, and employment progress in the case records and both HRA Salesforce and FedcapCARES™ computer system.Works with Community Coaches to provide monthly outreach to members who fail to report to an appointment to identify and help address and underlying issues to encourage member to re-engage.

You're a Great Fit For this Role If:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field, such as psychology, education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, or occupational rehabilitation from an accredited institution preferred. Associates degree or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience acceptable.You bring a minimum of 2 years successful work experience in finance, financial education, financial planning, social work, coaching/mentoring, teaching, or other related field, and capacity (including language skills) to serve the program’s population.You are  familiar with social and human services organizations is a plus.Have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to maintaining confidentiality. Are Highly organized and detail oriented.Proficient in Microsoft Office. You have experience working with public assistance recipients, formerly incarcerated individuals and those affected by the challenges associated with poverty.

Compensation:

$21.64/hr.-$24.05/hr.