Employment and Training Specialist

SER National; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

403(b) - 100% match up to 8% of salary

Job summary

SER National in Racine, WI is seeking a full-time, in-person Employment Counselor. The role involves interviewing, assessing and counseling eligible applicants; developing individualized employment plans; and connecting participants with training, on-the-job experiences and employment opportunities.

The position requires knowledge of employment and training programs, counseling techniques, records management, and effective case management, with potential bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or BA/BS in social work or related field or equivalent.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Knowledge of the Older Americans Act and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
• Experience working with the SCSEP program on a state or national level.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting employment and training practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview, assess and counsel eligible applicants.
• Develop individualized employment plans and refer participants to training and work opportunities.
• Maintain extensive case records and perform follow-ups with participants and employers.
• Interact with employers to develop employment opportunities and assess barriers to employment.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates or BA/BS in social work or related field

Experience and education may be substituted

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Racine, WI 53406, Position Type: Full Time, SUMMARY: Under general supervision, interview, assess and counsel eligible applicants; develop individualized employment plans; solicit employment and work training opportunities for participants from prospective employers; refer participants for training, on-the-job experience and employment; and perform other work as required. This position is full-time in person.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of employment and training programs and related community resources.
• Utilizing interviewing and counseling techniques in placement activities.
• Apply fundamental principles of human behavior and group dynamics. Career, vocational and employment counseling planning practices and techniques.
• Extensive record keeping activities.
• Applying effective case management techniques.
• Knowledge of hiring trends and practices of private and public sector employers for placement activities. Common occupational titles, the usual minimum qualifications, training and/or experience required in order to secure employment in those occupations.
• Research various resources available for military veterans required for some positions.
• Access and updating of available community resources and programs to assist participants in overcoming employment barriers and becoming job ready.
• Interview persons from various backgrounds, to obtain information concerning their employment skills and occupational goals.
• Identify and assess needs and barriers to employment and develop meaningful employment plans.
• Implement client employment plans through referral to appropriate programs.
• Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to evaluate progress and take necessary corrective actions.
• Prepare reports, forms, plans and agreements.
• Interpret, explain and apply complex Federal and State regulations.
• Maintain a large caseload of both applicants and participants.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Plan and schedule work.
• Effectively utilize community and agency resources.
• Input, access and analyze data using a computer.
• Design and conduct individual and/or group training to improve job readiness of participants.
• Work with employers to develop employment opportunities.
• Negotiate and determine necessary supportive services for participants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) - 100% match up to 8% of salary

FSAQualifications: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree of BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work or a related field or related course study.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Knowledge of the Older Americans Act and amendments and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
• Experience working with the SCSEP program on a state or national level.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations affecting employment and training practices.
• Knowledge of social service, counseling, career planning, and/or placement, community agency practices or related field.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and use GPMS and other automated reporting systems.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Extensive travel required.
• Must possess and provide a valid Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance as required by the state.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.