• Intake Employment Counselor - MFIP

    Hired (St. Paul, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The role of the Intake Employment Counselor is to quickly engage and build strong relationships with families experiencing low income and barriers to employment. The Intake Employment Counselor will assist families in completing enrollment paperwork, completing career assessments, and developing their initial goals to move toward self-sufficiency and family sustaining employment. This role will provide a flexible service delivery model meeting families online, in the community or home, and in our office. The Intake Employment Counselor will commit to support a strength based, family centered approach to serve the whole family and reduce racial disparity gaps.

     

    Day in the life: In a typical day, an Intake Employment Counselor can expect to...

     

    Enrollment/Assessment

     

    Facilitate group or one-on-one program information/overviews for potential participants

     

    Assess participant’s physical, mental, social, vocational, educational and employment situation to determine participant strengths and identify barriers

     

    Assess MFIP family’s physical and mental health, children’s health, safety concerns, educational and employment history, impacts from justice system, and work eligibility to identify participant strengths and barriers

     

    Conduct one on one career exploration and assessments with participants and incorporate results in goal setting and development of employment plan

     

    Administer appropriate assessment and screening tools per program requirements or guidelines

     

    Case Management

     

    In collaboration with participant, develop an appropriate plan with specific timelines and measurable goals.

     

    Discuss and educate participant on labor market demands and trends.

     

    Discuss career pathways and make appropriate referrals based on participant interest.

     

    Assist in coordinating internal and external resources and support services by consulting with service providers, that may include health-related services, services for children, financial assistance, advocacy, and legal resources, education, work related needs and housing.

     

    Collaborate and follow through with other employment service providers, County business partners, businesses, community agencies, and educational institutions on behalf of participants.

     

    File Management/Reporting

     

    Monitor and report on participant progress.

     

    Maintain electronic case files and case file documentation including uploading all required documents in EDS.

     

    Maintain compliance with program contract requirements and program policies.

     

    Maintain participant confidentiality and adhere to Data Privacy laws.

     

    Complete data entry per program requirements including but not limited to all functions in WorkforceOne electronic participant files and regular and ongoing case noting.

     

    Respond to requests for report and case file reconciliation in a timely manner and take appropriate action

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    Global Career Development Facilitator Certification preferred or ability to become certified.

     

    Two or more years of experience providing vocational/employment counseling, case management, vocational rehabilitation, supported work settings, community mental health, or chemical dependency services.

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    One - three years of relevant experience is required. Education may substitute for experience.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    Yes

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $24.91 - $25.00 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    55106

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    Req#1260

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generous paid time off program that includes vacation, personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health & Dental; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution; Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.

     

    HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, familial status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

    ### Application Link

    https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?ccId=19000101_000001&cid=c720c4b4-8ad3-4801-8052-ee93ba250e2f&lang=en_US&type=JS&jobId=553265