NBS Transitional Support Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SUMMARY

Provides a variety of program support functions for corpsmember development activities and tracking

corpsmember progress.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Organization’s vision and mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops, administers, coordinates and documents corpsmember development through the Individual

Service Strategies process for corpsmembers. This includes but is not limited to: academic progress and

assessment, corps field service and skill development support and tracking, college and career

development, life skills and leadership development, supportive services referrals, support follow-up

services and tracking/reporting.

Assesses the need for corpsmember support services and helps corpsmembers access needed services.

Assists corpsmembers in overcoming personal barriers to education and employment such as housing,

childcare, substance abuse, and transportation.

Develops, researches, and obtains a variety of resources to promote corpsmember development,

employability and academic advancement.

Assures timely tracking and support of corpsmember attendance and progress toward academic and field

service goals occurs.

Meets and provides counseling services to corpsmembers on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed to

evaluate progress and maintain concise, accurate case notes. Inputs case notes and other required

information into database systems on a regular basis.

Provides corpsmember data, documents and completes reports to agency, funding sources, etc., as

required.

Assists with the coordination and successful completion of corpsmember development. Implements

disciplinary and restorative measures with corpsmembers as needed within the guidelines of the

Corpsmember Handbook.

Collaborates with and maintains working relationships with local agencies such as Child Support Services,

Fresno County Housing Authority, agency programs and other social service organizations regarding

corpsmember issues and resource needs.

Advocates on behalf of corpsmembers for the primary purpose of corpsmember self-sufficiency and life skill

development.

Coordinates and manages community service, program specific and campus activities (Student/

Corpsmember Council, school events/activities, special recognition events, etc.) linking corpsmembers to

the greater sense of community and to support corpsmember leadership development.

Provides job development services and related activities including assisting with: resume writing, preparing

for interviews, referrals for employment and support of other corps and agency related job development

resources and processes.

Provides workshops and other development activities through various corps processes including Mental

Toughness Orientation, New Enrollment Orientations, program specific orientation and activities, etc.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with case managers, postsecondary staff, teachers and school staff,

program staff, managers and administration and partner and community agencies.

Travels for work related business using personal/organization vehicle.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required. Additional relevant work experience

may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years full-time paid work experience in an organizational setting related to youth development,

teaching, counseling, case management or youth service required.

One (1) year experience working with young adults preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with

corpsmembers, staff, management and community partners.

Effective presentation skills including the ability to plan and facilitate individual and group training sessions

on a variety of program related topics.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software. Ability to accurately type 45 words per

minute.

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

Ability to work well with young adults and with contracted service providers and representatives of partnering

agencies.

Demonstrated interest in and dedication to serving the community; a basic understanding of poverty, its

causes and conditions and impact on individuals and communities is essential.

Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching young adults to resolve behavioral issues and other

barriers to their vocational field training, education and other requirements.

Ability to be a leader and a positive role model for corpsmembers; be actively involved and supportive of

their vocational training, career goals and educational goals.

Goal orientated; possess ability to structure workload to meet deadlines.

Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain current

thereafter.

Ability to satisfactorily pass criminal background checks including but not limited to California Department of

Justice and FBI.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance in compliance with

state law, and meet the organization’s insurance requirements for operating organization vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to

handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands

and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must

regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift

and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are

not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract

for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.