Reports To: Employment & Training Director
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Broad Scope and Function of the Position:
As a member of the Adult Employment Team, assist in the facilitation of the
MFIP program, specifically assisting with resume development, cover letters,
working on barriers to employment, placing individuals into employment and
monitoring their progress after employment. Will be involved in one-on-one or
group job counseling, job development, career assessments, referrals to support
services, job lab activities and workshop facilitation.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Is responsible for, but not limited to, the following
Case Management 60%
* Achieve placement/retention goals for all contracts including fulfilling
the requirements of these contracts and abiding by their guidelines.
* Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining employment and following
client's progress after employment.
* Maintain accurate and precise detailed case notes for all participants,
including reporting at specific intervals using various online databases.
* Develop and maintain relationships with employers, educational
facilities, area job training agencies, and other relevant referral or resource
providers be resourceful finding job leads.
* Counsel individuals and groups in job-seeking techniques, including
applications, resumes, cover letters, interviews, contacting employers and job
retention skills.
* Provide crisis intervention including connecting clients with the best
resource to overcome barriers to employment.
* Be available to take clients to job interviews when advance notice is
given by participant.
* Support recruitment and marketing outreach efforts by attending job
fairs, creating marketing materials, meet regularly with team members, working
with ESNS business partners, and providing attentional support as needed.
* Answer questions and assist participants in Job Lab when needed.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities 40%
* Maintain online records of employer contacts.
* Use appropriate technology to assist clients in developing resumes and
cover letters.
* Use appropriate technology and agency databases to maintain updated
client information and program reports as necessary
* Use Outlook as office email and calendar.
* Attend various work related meetings as necessary both on and offsite.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
* Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Vocational Counseling,
Psychology or equivalent education and experience..
* Ability to become certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator
(GCDF).
Experience
* Experience in job development, retention services, social services
advocacy and case management.
* Ability to provide culturally appropriate services through knowledge of
employment and training opportunities, community resources and assessments.
* Initiate develop and organize one's own tasks.
* Work in cooperative team relationships with agency staff and community.
* Handle confidential information.
* Relate to people of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages and
economic circumstances.
Compensation: $32,000-$36,000 DOQ
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Send Resume to: East Side Neighborhood Services, Attn: Human Resources, 1700
Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413;
<email obscured><mailto:humanresources@esns.org> ;
www.esns.org<http://www.esns.org>.
East Side Neighborhood Services is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer/Service Provider. All employees must be able to work across
ethnic/racial/economic lines for effective communication, respecting and
valuing the differences and strengths of each person.