City of Lowell

Job Posting

Masshire Lowell Career Center

Career Advisor, Young Adults

Job Title: Career Advisor, Young Adults (1100-DH07, J#6715, 3761)

Department: Career Center of Lowell (CCL)

Reports To: Young Adult Career Center Manager

Union: Ordinance; Non Union

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $52,040.52 (min) to $61,010.38 (max) annual; 35 hours per week

Grant Funded Position

SUMMARY

Provides core, intensive and career/employment services to customers for the fast paced, fun,

multicultural MassHire Lowell Career Center Young Adult Career Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop /manage participants and job worksites for eligible young adults in the MHLCC summer and year-round young adult employment programs including recruitment of participants and worksites.

• Supervise worksites and young adult caseload on a regular basis, communicate to management any problematic occurrences and document information into data bases.

• Develop and facilitate job readiness, employment skills and life skills workshops for all MHLCC young adult participants in a team environment.

• Assist young adults in the development of a Case Management Plan to include identification of any potential barriers, and necessary supportive services.

• Manage an occupational training program geared towards young adults ages 17-25 who are in or out of school looking to further their goals. Program is run in conjunction with the Greater Lowell Technical High School and requires co-location, co-case management and exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Assist young adults in understanding and overcoming barriers to employment.

• Provide ongoing career counseling and direct job placement services to young adults 14-25 and utilize occupational, educational and labor market information to aid the young adults in making and carrying out a plan for both short term and long term goals that will lead to self-sufficiency.

• Assist young adults with the achievement of career/educational/employment goals related to their skills, interests and abilities.

• Must be detailed oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize various job duties as assigned in a busy, multicultural Young Adult Career Center environment.

• Case manage program participant caseload and data enter into MOSES and other databases accurate detail oriented documentation of services, referrals, incidents, case notes and assessments in compliance with State and agency policies and procedures.

• Conduct in school, off site classes/workshops around life and career skills.

• Participate as part of a team to determine the young adult’s suitability for participation in MHGLWB/MHLCC funded programs.

• Provide Supportive Services to young adults in any and all MHLCC programming.

• Markets the young adult services to local school systems, business, and the public using social media (twitter, facebook, linkedin), in person networking and other tactics.

• Represents the MHLCC and Young Adult Department at community meetings involving young adult issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

COST ALLOCATION CLASSIFICATION

The person occupying this position must document and be able to support appropriate allocation of their time. This position is funded by agency State and Federal Grant funding sources.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Undergraduate Degree in the areas of Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services preferred. One to three years experience working with Young Adults particularly those who are court/gang involved. Knowledge of local area community based organizations, supportive service agencies and educational institutions desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a plus, as well as the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals and federal and state regulations. Applicants must be able to present in a professional manner all CCL young adult program information, employment and work readiness practices to management, federal and state representatives as well as social service agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages based on established guidelines published by the State and/or Federal government.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs of the at-risk Young Adult to include the homeless, economically disadvantaged, and court/gang involved young adults.

• Proficient in Windows 7 operating system and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and general database knowledge.

• Knowledge of resume development, job interview skills, job search skills, and case management skills a plus.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to document services into databases as needed (MOSES).

• Ability to work as part of a team oriented department and develop effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Strong customer service skills are mandatory.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI, post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online

portal: https://cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, c

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,040.52 - $61,010.38 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Lowell, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person