Employment Vocational Specialist

WestcareSt. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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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 :

Evaluate and monitor clients’ vocational / occupational skills performance.
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.
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 client’s 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.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications :

One (1) + years’ experience in a similar capacity : experience working with adults 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.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in vocational counseling or related field preferred.

High School or equivalent plus experience in a similar position.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting.

Regular attendance is required.

About Westcare :

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include : Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support

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Employment Specialist • St. Petersburg, Florida, United States