Employment Counselor

Summary The Employment Counselor provides services to participants in adult workforce development programs including Dislocated Worker and Adult Career Pathways. They assist participants in gaining employment through assessment, counseling, educational planning, job development, and case management. They help people overcome challenges and set training and career goals that lead to family-sustaining wages. Through individual counseling, the Employment Counselor provides support and encouragement for participants as they work to achieve their goals and after they obtain employment. At this time, the Employment Counselor will primarily be providing services remotely using email, telephone, and teleconferencing technologies. Agency Information JFCS is a multi-faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day. You will be able to: – Make a positive difference in the lives of others. – Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance. – Learn, grow and accomplish new things. JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. AA/EEO Essential Functions/Approximate Time Case Management (70%): – Accurately assess clients interests, aptitude, skills, and barriers to employment. – In collaboration with clients, develop individual employment plans with measurable goals. – Evaluate appropriateness of training options, coordinate and monitor clients progress in training programs. – Research employment opportunities and network with employers to assist clients with job search. – Access appropriate support services to address barriers to employment. Documentation (15%): – Record, organize, and manage client and agency information to ensure accurate and timely documentation. – Maintain required forms and documentation in compliance with program and agency guidelines. – Maintain organized and orderly client files. Program Advertisement (10%): – Market the program to potential clients, community agencies and organizations, and educational institutions. Training (5%): – Develop and conduct small-group job search skills and basic re-employment skills training sessions. Work Environment/Physical Demands Combination of sitting, walking, and standing, mostly indoors. Frequent interpersonal communication, oral and written, one-to-one, and in group meetings. Frequent writing and coordination of schedule involving clients and services. Assessment and report writing are essential functions of this position. Frequent use of telephone, computer, copier, and fax. Constant need for time awareness and responding to deadlines. Work occurs in indoor office setting, clients homes, agency sites, hospitals, shelters and criminal justice settings. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, lift up to 25 pounds, and get in and out of a car. Exposure to inclement weather. Constant work with and around others. May have exposure to emotionally or psychologically challenging experiences. Must have use of personal transportation for frequent driving, current Minnesota driver s license, auto insurance with appropriate coverage limits and clean driving record. Additional Information This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.