Firetree
Description
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide for resident employment assistance, life skills programming, and maintaining vital resident community resources to ensure resident continuity of care and satisfactory re-entry transitional needs are met.
All activities must support the Firetree, Ltd. mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Assists in completion of resident's Individualized Program Plan; Secures job placement resources both in the RRC and in the community, to include the Department of Labor's One-Stop System, consistent with current labor market trends; Provides employment information assistance using computer-based technology and resources which include career assistance software and on-line resources (e.g., Internet, America's Career Info Net). The EPS will have direct access to the Internet to meet this requirement; Assists in portfolio development, resume writing, proper dress, and interview techniques training; Provides individual and group counseling, case management, and post-release follow-up relative to employment within the community, to include the area where the resident plans to live following release; Attends employment job fairs either on-site or in partnership with other organizations, such as community colleges; and Maximizes job retention and matches a resident's skill levels to an actual job placement. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Education and/or Experience
The minimum experience for the position of the Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) will be one year of work experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the field of guidance, counseling, or career development. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
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.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
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.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide for resident employment assistance, life skills programming, and maintaining vital resident community resources to ensure resident continuity of care and satisfactory re-entry transitional needs are met.
All activities must support the Firetree, Ltd. mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Assists in completion of resident's Individualized Program Plan; Secures job placement resources both in the RRC and in the community, to include the Department of Labor's One-Stop System, consistent with current labor market trends; Provides employment information assistance using computer-based technology and resources which include career assistance software and on-line resources (e.g., Internet, America's Career Info Net). The EPS will have direct access to the Internet to meet this requirement; Assists in portfolio development, resume writing, proper dress, and interview techniques training; Provides individual and group counseling, case management, and post-release follow-up relative to employment within the community, to include the area where the resident plans to live following release; Attends employment job fairs either on-site or in partnership with other organizations, such as community colleges; and Maximizes job retention and matches a resident's skill levels to an actual job placement. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Education and/or Experience
The minimum experience for the position of the Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) will be one year of work experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the field of guidance, counseling, or career development. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
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.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
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.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.