Employment Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Maidens (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Discounts on services nationwide

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Employment Counselor in Maidens, VA to facilitate educational sessions and assist clients in obtaining and maintaining employment. The role focuses on building relationships with employers and ensuring compliance with program rules.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in human services and experience in case management. A willingness to travel is required. Competitive pay rates and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience in case management and assisting individuals in finding employment.
• Ability to travel to various locations in the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational group sessions for skill development.
• Provide individual guidance to clients on job searching and interview skills.
• Maintain documentation of client interactions and program compliance.

Skills

Case management

Client relationship building

Resume writing

Job interview skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Location: State Farm, VA - Work Release Program located at the State Farm Work Center

Pay rate: $23.56-$25.97/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. Weekend and on call hours may be required

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Employment Counselor Is Responsible For

• Facilitating educational group sessions related to development of skills to obtain and maintain employment as defined by curriculum
• Providing individual assistance and guidance to clients in securing employment, job interview skills, resume writing and other aspects of obtaining and maintaining employment
• Contacting areas employers to seek employment for clients that they will continue after their release from incarceration and develops relationships with those employers
• Conducting regular unannounced visits to job sites to observe clients working and to ensure compliance with work release program rules
• Coordinating with Community Employers to establish a system of client payroll retrievals
• Coordinating with DOC accounting department and the local clothing store to purchase clients’ work uniform items
• Maintaining documentation of groups, individual work with clients and collateral contacts and completes this documentation within required timeframes
• Addressing program participant issues, concerns and inappropriate behaviors promptly
• Serving as role-model/mentor for offenders while maintaining professional boundaries
• Reporting infractions of work release program rules, issues at work and other behavioral issues to the Program Director immediately as identified
• Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, case reviews and conferences
• Completion of assigned driver safety training within 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent experience is preferred
• Case management experience or experience in helping others find and/or maintain employment is preferred
• Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus
• Must be willing to travel to various locations in the community to visit employers and conduct routine checks on clients