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Project Renewal Title: Vocational Counselor Program: Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000 Schedule: Hybrid post 90-days Program Overview
The Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The program will serve both individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and individuals who are employed/seeking employment. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, mental health care and primary medical care, recreational activities, occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement assistance. Position Overview
The Vocational Counselor will be responsible for pre- and post-employment services provided at Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter. They will conduct vocational assessments, develop and implement service plans to remove barriers to employment, coordinate referrals to Project Renewal’s job training programs, and support clients throughout the job readiness process. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess client vocational skills, strengths, and barriers to employment. Determine level of job readiness and subsequent services. Coordinate client services with the shelter team (including Case Managers, Occupational Therapists, and other members) to remove barriers to employment. Conduct career exploration and vocational counseling. Develop training and employment goals for those who indicate employment as a priority. Discuss with clients how employment will impact their benefits. Help clients prepare resumes and obtain references. Refer clients to Project Renewal’s Workforce Development Training programs or other external training providers as needed. Follow up on referrals made and client progress/compliance. Provide job retention and re‑placement support to employed residents. Facilitate group workshops as needed. Track and report on program data and outcomes. Enter accurate and timely client information, progress, and documentation into required databases and case records. Qualifications
High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. At least 2-3 years of experience in case management, vocational counseling or workforce development serving special populations including adults with histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal backgrounds, and/or serious mental illness. Knowledge of public benefits and entitlements strongly preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. Flexibility in working evenings or weekends as program necessitates. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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Vocational Counselor
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Project Renewal Title: Vocational Counselor Program: Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000 Schedule: Hybrid post 90-days Program Overview
The Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The program will serve both individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and individuals who are employed/seeking employment. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, mental health care and primary medical care, recreational activities, occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement assistance. Position Overview
The Vocational Counselor will be responsible for pre- and post-employment services provided at Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter. They will conduct vocational assessments, develop and implement service plans to remove barriers to employment, coordinate referrals to Project Renewal’s job training programs, and support clients throughout the job readiness process. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess client vocational skills, strengths, and barriers to employment. Determine level of job readiness and subsequent services. Coordinate client services with the shelter team (including Case Managers, Occupational Therapists, and other members) to remove barriers to employment. Conduct career exploration and vocational counseling. Develop training and employment goals for those who indicate employment as a priority. Discuss with clients how employment will impact their benefits. Help clients prepare resumes and obtain references. Refer clients to Project Renewal’s Workforce Development Training programs or other external training providers as needed. Follow up on referrals made and client progress/compliance. Provide job retention and re‑placement support to employed residents. Facilitate group workshops as needed. Track and report on program data and outcomes. Enter accurate and timely client information, progress, and documentation into required databases and case records. Qualifications
High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. At least 2-3 years of experience in case management, vocational counseling or workforce development serving special populations including adults with histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal backgrounds, and/or serious mental illness. Knowledge of public benefits and entitlements strongly preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. Flexibility in working evenings or weekends as program necessitates. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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