• Employment Vocational Specialist

    WestCare Foundation (St. Petersburg, FL)


    Employment Vocational Specialist

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Saint Petersburg - 1735 Martin Luther King S Floor 1 - Saint Petersburg, FL

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Responsible for screening and assessing vocational and training needs for participants. Will work to enhance vocational readiness skills, identify employment opportunities, and assist participants in obtaining a GED and other vocational training as requested. The position also involves providing hands-on support to clients as they complete computer-based tasks such as GED preparation, job searches, resume development, and online job applications.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Prepare lesson plans, administer interest inventories and other appropriate testing/screening/assessment tools, and instruct adults in vocational skills, including interviewing, resume writing, work behaviors, work skills, etc.

    + Evaluate and monitor clients’ vocational/occupational skills performance.

    + Support clients in securing and maintaining employment, including assistance with online job searches.

    + Assist clients with disabilities who are unable to work identify and obtain suitable volunteer opportunities.

    + Provide one-on-one support to clients with limited computer skills to help them research available job openings online.

    + Work with outside agencies, local businesses, and schools to coordinate further training for job placement.

    + Work with employers, Chamber of Commerce, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other groups to develop appropriate community employment positions.

    + Complete documentation of services on provided from in a timely manner.

    + Provide input into the client’s treatment service need and disposition.

    + Assist all other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.

    + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

    Qualifications

    ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

     

    + Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the vocational counseling field.

    + Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.

    + Ability to work well in a team environment.

    + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

    + Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.

    + Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.

    + Ability to complete work tasks withing schedule work hours.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Willing to seek new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida services.

    + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    + High School or equivalent plus experience in a similar position required.

    + Bachelor’s Degree in vocational counseling or related field preferred.

    + One (1) + years’ experience in a similar capacity: experience working with adults in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.

    + Requires strong computer skills and intermediate proficiency.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting.

    + Regular attendance is required.

    + Potential for high noise level at times.

    + Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times

     

    WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent uponsuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.