Employment Resource Counselor

Overview

This full time position, under the supervision of the Program Director or Senior Case Manager, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on-going employment counseling for a residential offender population.

Essential Functions

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
• Helping residents develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
• Empowering residents with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
• Providing follow-up counseling for residents to ensure effective work ethics
• Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
• Performing other job related duties as may be required by the Director and / or Senior Case Manager

Qualifications

Knowledge

Abilities

Education Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma, (bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice or a Social Science preferred) and one-year of relevant work experience in an adult human service environment (job development and or career development experience preferred)

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