What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Resource Counselor position at The Kintock Group, Inc.?
This full-time position, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on-going employment counseling for a residential offender population.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (PERFORMS OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEADIATE SUPERVISOR)
Two years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one year of experience in job search and retention methods.
Knowledge
This position requires a Bachelor degree in the Social Sciences
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (PERFORMS OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEADIATE SUPERVISOR)
- Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
- Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
- Helping residents develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
- Empowering residents with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
- Providing follow-up counseling for residents to ensure effective work ethics
- Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
- Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
- Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
- Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Program Director.
Two years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one year of experience in job search and retention methods.
Knowledge
- Federal, State and local employment laws
- Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the population served
- Employment principles and acceptable work ethics
- Available support services, including tools & opportunities for assessment and skill development
- Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities and duties of this position
- Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in accordance with company and contract guidelines
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization & the employment community
- Maintain clearance through contracting agency
This position requires a Bachelor degree in the Social Sciences