Field-Based Career Placement Specialist

Vocational-Guidance-Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 75%

Job summary

Vocational Guidance Services is seeking a dedicated professional in Cleveland, OH to guide participants through work adjustment and placement processes. You will develop placement plans, prepare resumes, and coach clients on interviews, job searches, and post-placement success.

Responsibilities include coordinating with counselors, securing job opportunities, and ensuring effective support services across referrals and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of the two.
• CESP certification preferred. Must obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability in assessing and properly matching worker's traits and personality with employer's needs and demands.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations, and Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Must have clean background check and subject to Medicaid requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Work Adjustment and Community Based Work Adjustment opportunities for program participants.
• Complete vocational authorizations for various types of work a participant may be interested in.
• Ensure appropriate Job Coach coverage at work sites and act as backup for Job Coaches when necessary.
• Coach participants on how to independently conduct employment activities: access job opportunities, build resumes, apply for jobs, prepare for interviews, and follow up after interviews.
• Develop and implement an individual Placement Success Plan for each participant and review regularly.
• Meet regularly with program participants to review progress and update the plan.
• Prepare and finalize participant resumes.
• Develop and provide training on Pre-ETS services in Northeast Ohio at participating schools.
• Selectively match and help place program participants with suitable, competitive employment.
• Arrange interviews and accompany participants as needed.
• Coordinate placement activities with a team to monitor progress.
• Analyze jobs and recommend accommodations or assistive tech as needed.
• Provide post-employment retention services for 90 days or per policy.
• Conduct follow-up activities to evaluate effectiveness of services.
• Honor participant preferences and solicit input from participants.
• Obtain written job orders from employers and market placement services to the business community.
• Establish relationships with employers to respond to hiring needs and develop opportunities.
• Support outcomes in Work Adjustments and assessments; advocate with local employers.
• Recruit participants from agencies for various career programs and maintain contact with referrals.

Skills

Salesmanship

Marketing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CESP certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Vocational Guidance Services is seeking a dedicated professional in Cleveland, OH to guide participants through work adjustment and placement processes. You will develop placement plans, prepare resumes, and coach clients on interviews, job searches, and post-placement success.

Responsibilities include coordinating with counselors, securing job opportunities, and ensuring effective support services across referrals and community partners.