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| Job ID: 14053658 |
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| Job Title: | Employment Counselor – Brooklyn Center |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | REQUIRED SKILLS
? Ability to work effectively with people of all cultures, economic and educational backgrounds to establish trusting relationships with participants.
? Skill in counseling/coaching techniques to assist participants in achieving their goals.
? Ability to problem solve with the resources provided to meet participant needs in a timely manner.
? Ability to discern and coordinate the delivery of support services needed by participants.
? Written communication skills that are timely, courteous, and concise to avoid misunderstanding or misinformation.
? Oral communications skills that display respect, attentive listening, active participation, and appropriate body language.
? Effective time management and ability to prioritize work to meet the demands of casework.
? Efficient organizational and planning skills to meet the demands of casework and electronic case noting.
? Computer proficiency or the ability to learn (examples: Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases)
? A vehicle, driver’s license and insurance are required.
PREFERRED SKILLS
? Previous experience in a related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to sit for extended periods, perform computer and data entry functions. Additional physical requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May vary, semi-sedentary involving office and fieldwork. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, computer, copier, fax, and other office equipment. May be required to a.) Maintain regular business hours daily, b.) Provide service outside of standard business hours, c.) Provide services at a partner organization, community site, or home visit.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
? Keep abreast of county, state, and federal program policies. Maintain high level of skill and expertise through professional development and continuing education.
? Collaborate with other agencies for program activities.
? Maintain awareness of current labor market information.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
? Participate in Hired internal and external activities and groups in addition to essential job functions.
? Attend and actively participate in organization sponsored and external trainings in the development of cultural competency/sensitivity.
? Carry out all job responsibilities in the spirit of equity and inclusion.
? Desire to develop and grow intercultural competency. |
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| Job Description: |
POSITION SUMMARY
Hired is seeking an Employment Counselor to assist diverse families in poverty to become economically stable, achieve long term self-sufficiency, and to explore career pathways. The Employment Counselor will commit to support strength based, family centered approach to serve the whole family, reduce racial disparities gaps, and achieve program outcome goals. Hired offers a hybrid schedule working from home and the office.
EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
? Conduct timely and thorough one-on-one program overviews with all assigned participants.
? Assess and evaluate participant’s physical, social, vocational, educational and employment situation to determine participant strengths and identify barriers.
? Conduct one on one career exploration and assessments with participants and incorporate results in goal setting and development of employment plan.
? Administer appropriate assessment and screening tools per program requirements or guidelines.
? In collaboration with participant, develop an appropriate plan with specific timelines and measurable goals.
? Provide ongoing coaching and employment counseling.
? Assist in coordinating internal and external resources and support services for participant.
? Collaborate and follow through with other employment service providers, County business partners, businesses, community agencies, and educational institutions on behalf of participants.
? Monitor and report on participant progress.
? Maintain electronic case files and case file documentation including uploading all required documents in EDS.
Refer to ID 1220 when applying |
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