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Jewish Family & Childrens Services of Mpls Employment Counselor - MFIP in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Summary The Employment Counselor provides services to participants in adult workforce development programs. This position will specifically work with participants in the MFIP program. Employment Counselors assist participants in gaining employment through assessment, counseling, educational planning, job development, and case management. They help people overcome challenges and set training and career goals that lead to self-sufficiency. Through individual counseling, the Employment Counselor provides support and encouragement for participants as they work to achieve their goals and after they obtain employment. The Employment Counselor will provide services in the way that best serves their clients, which may be in person or remotely using email, telephone, and teleconferencing technologies. Agency Information: JFCS is a multi-faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day. You will be able to: -Make a positive difference in the lives of others -Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance -Learn, grow and accomplish new things JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability. AA/EEO Salary and Benefits: -Approximate annual salary $47,000. -Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with match, life and long-term disability insurance, and access to other benefits including vision and dental. -Work-life balance including 37.5 hour work week, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick time, paid parental leave, holidays, flexible schedule, and a hybrid working schedule with the ability to work from home up to 60% of the time. -Social work licensing supervision. Responsibilities: Case Management (70%): Accurately assess clients interests, aptitude, skills, motivation, and barriers to employment to determine work readiness. In collaboration with clients, develop individual employment plans with measurable goals. Evaluate appropriateness of training options, coordinate and monitor clients progress in training programs. Research employment opportunities and network with employers to assist clients with job search. Access appropriate support services to address barriers to employment. Documentation (15%): Record, organize, and manage client and agency information to ensure accurate and timely documentation. Maintain required forms and documentation in compliance with program and agency guidelines. Maintain organized and timely client files. Comply with data privacy laws and procedures. Program Advertisement (10%): Conduct program information sessions and service intakes with referred participants. Educate about program requirements and guidelines. Market the program to potential clients, community agencies and organizations, and educational institutions. Training (5%): Develop and conduct small-group job search skills and basic re-employment skills training sessions. Requirements Education and Experience: One year of experience providing employment counseling services to populations experiencing barriers to employment. Experience providing services under government contracts preferred.