EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Job Title: CAREER COUNSELOR - SCSEP (Philadelphia) Department: Operations Reports To: SCSEP Vice President Classification: Non-Exempt Salary: $45,000 SUMMARY The Career Counselor under our Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides case coordination to assigned individuals with multiple barriers to employment utilizing career assessment, planning, and related activities. The Career Counselor works collaboratively with local host agencies, while arranging interviews, monitoring participant performance throughout the program and provides counseling to participants so that all programmatic metrics are successfully met. This position will assist training instructors in the collection of program materials; refer qualified participants to host agency and conduct necessary follow-up when participants are placed in positions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Recruit/screen/select eligible participants and host agencies from the designated service delivery area. Develop relationships with various organizations that can be a source for participants training and employment. Present information to prospective participants in both individual and group settings. Conduct job workshops and motivate participants to take part in job search activities, to take advantage of training opportunities, and to actively seek unsubsidized placements. Conduct eligibility determination and certify participants using program guidelines. Secure and process participant's information during the intake and application process. Develop job search strategies and marketing materials which will support enrolled participants with job search efforts. Provide case management and career coaching services to participants, including arranging assessments, workshop attendance, occupational training decisions, enrollment in training, monitoring, and resume writing and follow-up as required. Develop a mutually agreed upon Employment/Career Plan to identify the participant's short term and long-term objectives, update plan as needed and monitor participants' progress. Develop partnerships with host agency and with education and training providers, to facilitate delivery of program services and assure positive outcomes for participants. Assist the payroll department in reconciling participant timesheets. Maintain and accumulate data records of specified, relevant participant activities. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for own work and oversite of participant employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform 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. Knowledge of training, counseling, and/or case management Ability to work with and support a diverse customer base Ability to motivate clients and establish a support professional relationship with participants Commitment to assisting low income and disadvantages individuals in overcoming barriers to achievement and success in their personal and work lives Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college in Human Services, Education or Business Management and/or three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the health care industry preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS The ability to understand more advanced computer skills and be proficient in the advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access as well as data management systems. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES The ability to speak, read and/or intrepid Spanish a plus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Preference given for training in Professional Accredited Resume Writer (PARW). Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Travel Requirements Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Philadelphia, PA_MaturityWorks About the Organization This position is currently accepting applications.
