Career Development Specialist

Gesher; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Gesher Human Services in Detroit, MI is seeking a Career Planner to provide case management for clients participating in career development, job training and placement activities funded by WIOA, PATH, FAE&T and Wagner-Peyser.

The Career Planner develops service plans with clients, delivers services to remove barriers to employment, and coordinates with community resources to achieve meaningful, sustainable work outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• FCD Certification and/or BSP Certification preferred.
• Proven ability to provide customer services to disadvantaged individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to services and resources available in the center.
• Advocate for and link customers to community services and assist in assessing available support services.
• Develop, enhance, and deliver workshops for groups and individuals.
• Maintain and provide reports tracking customer information, attendance, and activity to ensure necessary services are received in accordance with funding source requirements.
• Provide intake and determine customer eligibility for services; set short- and long-term goals.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education, Business, HR or related field

Job description

Gesher Human Services in Detroit, MI is seeking a Career Planner to provide case management for clients participating in career development, job training and placement activities funded by WIOA, PATH, FAE&T and Wagner-Peyser.

The Career Planner develops service plans with clients, delivers services to remove barriers to employment, and coordinates with community resources to achieve meaningful, sustainable work outcomes.