Career Specialist

Career SpecialistThe Career Specialist is responsible for assisting participants with entering, reentering, improving and maintaining employment. The Career Specialist will conduct instructional groups and psycho-educational classes that will address issues and needs such as: career interest areas, career planning, job availability, resume writing, interviewing skills, CORI issues, interview follow up, dressing to impress, and job retention. He/she will be familiar with resources available in the surrounding communities, networking within those communities, making referrals to community supports as needed and documenting participant progress at the Center. The use of various curricula, media outlets and service delivery methods are encouraged as the participants range greatly in age, needs and life experience. The Career Specialist will demonstrate the character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.Job Functions:Perform basic assessments of participant work-readiness, career interests, and work history.Develop appropriate job opportunities for participants through employer outreach activities and networking activities.Assist participants who may be interested in pursuing vocational training programs in lieu of employment.Develop participant employment skills using resources on hand or others that are developed by the Career Specialist and identify areas of resource need.Work with clinical team to address participant areas of strength or need that will prove to be supports or barriers to participant success.Perform case management of the participants at the Center.Complete entry of participant information (e.g. intake assessment, 30-day reviews, CBI's) into CIMS (Client Information Management System).Ensure accurate upkeep of participant files.Facilitate groups and classes as assigned.Maintain participant data on number of interviews, job offers, and successful placements in fulltime or part-time employment.Monitor participant use of computer lab for job search activities.Issue and monitor completion of CBIs (Internal Discipline Behavioral Interventions) as needed.Assist participants to develop and achieve vocational goals.Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.Other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor(s).Education/Experience/Physical Requirements: Bachelor's degree required in counseling or related field. Good oral and written presentation skills. Experience working with adults, at-risk populations, or offenders is preferred. Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams. Valid Massachusetts Driver's License and good driving record. Must submit and pass drug testing upon hire. A minimum of one evening shift per week is required and travel required for meetings or trainings. Must be able to walk, sit, stand, drive and bend during the work day.