What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Placement Specialist position at Search for Change?
Guiding the Way to Independence through Recovery
Changing the human condition one person at a time for more than 40 years.
We are in search of a full-time employment specialist/job developer. Our counselors teach skills and help secure support necessary to achieve overall vocational goals for individuals with serious mental illness and barriers to finding employment.
Location: Brewster/Jefferson Valley, NY
Work Life Balance
Position Range: $21-23.85
Competitive salary within nonprofit field
· Vacation, sick, personal, and 11 paid holidays
· Affordable medical – free for all levels of medical, dental, and vision
· Tuition reimbursement and 401k
· Life insurance free to the employee
· Monday-Friday schedule, with some flexibility needed.
· Accommodating and friendly work culture
Responsibilities
· Establish and maintain relationships with employers and prospective employers in the community to develop job opportunities to meet the needs and employment preferences of program participants.
· Provide individualized job readiness support such as resume writing, mock interviews and establishing a realistic and viable job search plan.
· Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Qualifications
· Four Year Degree
· Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills required.
· Valid driver’s license and insurability as a driver under SfC’s auto policy is required.
· Billingual a plus but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24