Employment Specialist (4392-39)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated vocational counselor to enhance job readiness and placement services for residents in a correctional facility. This role involves collaborating with various agencies to identify employment opportunities, providing essential pre-employment services, and conducting workshops to equip residents with the skills needed for successful job retention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in job placement and vocational counseling, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and helping individuals transition into the workforce, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job placement/vocational counseling experience required.
• Valid Ohio Operator’s Permit needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment sources and contact employers.
• Provide pre-employment services and monitor resident progress.
• Conduct workshops on job-related issues.

Skills

Job Placement Experience

Vocational Counseling

Supervision

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

River City Correctional Center

3220 Colerain Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45225

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary:

$ 24.00 an hour

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in job placement and/or vocational counseling 2 years Supervision experience, and Bachelor’s degree required.
• Licensure and Certification Requirements Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s Permit.
  
  
  

Job Duties (Summary):

• Works with private and public agencies to identify employment sources.
• Contacts employers, solicits jobs and compiles job bank directory of area employers.
• Refers residents to prospective employers and monitors progress of residents on the job.
• Provides pre-employment services to include; resume preparation, employment application procedures and interview techniques.
• Verifies and assesses suitability of resident’s employment.
• Conducts workshops on employment issues such as techniques for keeping a job, handling job related conflicts and income tax preparation.
• Provides assessments and placement assistance for vocational programming.
• Maintains records of all resident employment and vocational training.
• Works with Resident Service Manager to continuously upgrade the quality of job readiness, job search and job acquisition and to increase resident success in job retention. Also assists in efforts to increase vocational training opportunities for residents.
• Monitors the resident’s progress on the job through regular personal contact with employers and off-site visits.
• Provides information to Case Manager and Probation Officer about the resident’s progress.
• Provides individual job counseling.
• Acts as liaison with Department of Human Services and Ohio Means Jobs for residents who were registered with said department prior to their admission.
• Develops and facilitates money management session of independent living skills course.
• Researches grant sources and assists in grant writing.
• Maintains written materials, audio visual materials and other supplies needed to carry out the goals and objectives of the employment department of the facility.
• Transports residents as necessary.
  
  
  

Note: This job description shall in no way be construed as a limitation on the authority of supervisory personnel to assign tasks which are not listed in the job duties section to employees under their direct or indirect supervision.

Positions Supervised

None.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling and employee training.
• Ability to develop and manage programs.
• Working knowledge of decision making processes, office practices and procedures,
• problem solving methods and communication materials.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with administrators, associates and the general public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Knowledge of local job market.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as copier, computer and facsimile machine.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Hearing ability sufficient to hold conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals.
• Ability to deal with aberrant behavior in person and over a telephone.
• Ability to make off-site visits.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

Correctional facility setting; moderate noise.

Physical Demands

Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms. Have the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of current substance abuse.

Communications

Conveys and receives information in person and over the telephone.