Community Renewal Team
Employment Specialist (Employment Counseling-Community Services)
Community Renewal Team, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
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"Preparing Our Community to Meet Life's challenges."
We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs and long-term goals.
Our network of programs, services, and experiences strengthen individuals, families, and communities and provides opportunities for growth and economic stability
Come join our team!
When you become an employee at the Community Renewal Team (CRT), you will join a host of others with an average tenure of nine years of service. Some of our employees have celebrated more than twenty + years of service. You'll participate in fun activities, themed- employee appreciation events, organization sponsored golf tournaments, etc. We celebrate the accomplishments of employees using our Wall of Excellence highlighting employees of the month. Opportunities to grow within the organization are plentiful. Most of our employees started in entry level positions and have been promoted throughout their career.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Employment Specialist
Department:
All Departments
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Program Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to support the Agency's needs by providing direct client services in the areas of employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational evaluation, employment preparation and training, referral to community resources and support services, program eligibility, and/or job development/placement; and performs related duties as required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Interviews, advises, and guides a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability.Interprets and explains regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to clients; may determine client eligibility for services; apprises clients of their rights, benefits, responsibilities, and obligations under program participation.Ensures that applications and other forms are completed accurately and thoroughly.Assesses client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest.Assesses client readiness for job referral, classroom training, on-the-job training, and/or support services; attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities/services.Identifies problems/barriers that hinder employability; assists clients in resolving and mitigating barriers to employment by identifying the need for other services and benefits; counsels clients regarding recommended solutions and suggested supportive services.Makes appropriate referrals to various CRT departments, and other community resources; makes arrangements/referrals for a wide range of specialized and/or support services, which may include ESL courses, high school diploma, college certificate programs, or equivalency education, homeless mitigation, childcare, substance abuse treatment/counseling, family crisis/domestic violence intervention, health care or mental health services, etc.Analyzes information obtained from interviews, tests, and other sources to develop short-term and long-term client goals.Develops and implements individual employment plans; ensures client conformance with program rules and regulations, department policies, and employment plans.Contacts public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients.Maintains cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions, and support service and community resource agencies.Identifies appropriate job placement/training opportunities for clients.Maintains an awareness of local job market and opportunities to assist in providing guidance to clients; may arrange for employment interviews, attend job fairs, conduct special workshops, presentations, group orientations, or perform other training and outreach activities.Monitors and evaluates client's progress through program components; monitors service providers through reports and site visits; resolves any problems or provides guidance and counseling; may make phone calls or conduct field visits to investigate clients' progress in various programs designed to assist clients in preparing for and obtaining employment.Inputs necessary information into automated system(s); organizes cases; maintains and updates records on client employment, training, and follow-up activities; takes required action(s) established by regulations and/or department policy.Prepares reports on client and program activities.Participates in training, pilot, committees, studies, and other special projects.Regular attendanceAttend and complete all mandatory trainings.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Participate in, retain and incorporate training as required.Provide effective Customer Service including, but not limited to, greeting, receiving and addressing clients with respect and dignity at all times.Perform all duties relative to special programs/projects as required.Provide input and make recommendations regarding program/departmental policies, procedures, and practices.Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE and health certifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree Required.
Minimum Years of Experience : 3 years of experience in the Social Services field and/or employment and education services. Three (3) years of experience in teaching, training and/or group facilitation preferred. Education may be substituted with experience on a year-by-year basis.
Demonstrate skills in : Considerable oral and written Communication Skills.
Driving Required : NO
Physical and TB Required : YES
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Tasks involve sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require visual perception.
Environmental Factors : Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
"Preparing Our Community to Meet Life's challenges."
We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs and long-term goals.
Our network of programs, services, and experiences strengthen individuals, families, and communities and provides opportunities for growth and economic stability
Come join our team!
When you become an employee at the Community Renewal Team (CRT), you will join a host of others with an average tenure of nine years of service. Some of our employees have celebrated more than twenty + years of service. You'll participate in fun activities, themed- employee appreciation events, organization sponsored golf tournaments, etc. We celebrate the accomplishments of employees using our Wall of Excellence highlighting employees of the month. Opportunities to grow within the organization are plentiful. Most of our employees started in entry level positions and have been promoted throughout their career.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Employment Specialist
Department:
All Departments
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Program Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to support the Agency's needs by providing direct client services in the areas of employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational evaluation, employment preparation and training, referral to community resources and support services, program eligibility, and/or job development/placement; and performs related duties as required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Interviews, advises, and guides a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability.Interprets and explains regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to clients; may determine client eligibility for services; apprises clients of their rights, benefits, responsibilities, and obligations under program participation.Ensures that applications and other forms are completed accurately and thoroughly.Assesses client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest.Assesses client readiness for job referral, classroom training, on-the-job training, and/or support services; attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities/services.Identifies problems/barriers that hinder employability; assists clients in resolving and mitigating barriers to employment by identifying the need for other services and benefits; counsels clients regarding recommended solutions and suggested supportive services.Makes appropriate referrals to various CRT departments, and other community resources; makes arrangements/referrals for a wide range of specialized and/or support services, which may include ESL courses, high school diploma, college certificate programs, or equivalency education, homeless mitigation, childcare, substance abuse treatment/counseling, family crisis/domestic violence intervention, health care or mental health services, etc.Analyzes information obtained from interviews, tests, and other sources to develop short-term and long-term client goals.Develops and implements individual employment plans; ensures client conformance with program rules and regulations, department policies, and employment plans.Contacts public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients.Maintains cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions, and support service and community resource agencies.Identifies appropriate job placement/training opportunities for clients.Maintains an awareness of local job market and opportunities to assist in providing guidance to clients; may arrange for employment interviews, attend job fairs, conduct special workshops, presentations, group orientations, or perform other training and outreach activities.Monitors and evaluates client's progress through program components; monitors service providers through reports and site visits; resolves any problems or provides guidance and counseling; may make phone calls or conduct field visits to investigate clients' progress in various programs designed to assist clients in preparing for and obtaining employment.Inputs necessary information into automated system(s); organizes cases; maintains and updates records on client employment, training, and follow-up activities; takes required action(s) established by regulations and/or department policy.Prepares reports on client and program activities.Participates in training, pilot, committees, studies, and other special projects.Regular attendanceAttend and complete all mandatory trainings.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Participate in, retain and incorporate training as required.Provide effective Customer Service including, but not limited to, greeting, receiving and addressing clients with respect and dignity at all times.Perform all duties relative to special programs/projects as required.Provide input and make recommendations regarding program/departmental policies, procedures, and practices.Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE and health certifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree Required.
Minimum Years of Experience : 3 years of experience in the Social Services field and/or employment and education services. Three (3) years of experience in teaching, training and/or group facilitation preferred. Education may be substituted with experience on a year-by-year basis.
Demonstrate skills in : Considerable oral and written Communication Skills.
Driving Required : NO
Physical and TB Required : YES
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Tasks involve sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require visual perception.
Environmental Factors : Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.