Senior Employment Coach for Reentry & Job Placement

Volunteers-of-America; Camden (NJ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a Senior Employment Specialist (CV162-1) in the Reentry Services Division to report to the Director and join the treatment team. The role focuses on helping clients obtain employment by connecting them with jobs and training opportunities, while building community links with employers and partner organizations.

The position requires career counseling, vocational assessments, and on-site visits to worksites, along with conducting job readiness and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Human Services and two years experience in vocational counseling and job placement.
• Experience in job placement, employability skills, career networking, and knowledge of local labor market.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients in obtaining employment by linking clients with jobs and educational/training opportunities.
• Be responsible for the development of community contacts and resources for jobs and training.
• Establish and maintain contacts with employers and other groups potentially interested in hiring clients as well as other community-based organizations promoting job development.
• Conduct career counseling and vocational assessments
• Visit all work sites
• Conduct job readiness and job retention classes.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Driver's license

Formation

Associates Degree in Human Services

Description du poste

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a Senior Employment Specialist (CV162-1) in the Reentry Services Division to report to the Director and join the treatment team. The role focuses on helping clients obtain employment by connecting them with jobs and training opportunities, while building community links with employers and partner organizations.

The position requires career counseling, vocational assessments, and on-site visits to worksites, along with conducting job readiness and