Senior Jobs Program: Job Developer & Counselor

Ulpgh; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Economic Self-Reliance – Urban Senior Jobs Program is seeking a USJP Job Developer/Counselor in Pittsburgh. The role partners with the USJP Project Director to recruit host agencies, assess participants, develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), provide employment coaching and follow-up, and serve as a liaison to host sites.

A bachelor’s degree with counseling or case management experience is required, along with knowledge of the local workforce system and strong computer skills;

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in counseling/case management and working with economically disadvantaged workers and older adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local workforce system and ability to write and analyze data for reports.
• Must have strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new host agencies as participant training sites and potential employers.
• Recruit, interview and conduct initial orientation of applicants.
• Manage community service assignments and participant relationships to meet employment goals.
• Develop an ongoing wait list of host agencies and participants to optimize performance.
• Responsible for timely completion of participant assessments, case management notes and IEPs.
• Enter data into the Department of Labor Database System and conduct internal audits.
• Provide training to staff and facilitate participant orientation.
• Provide ongoing employment-related counseling for participants through individual and group sessions.
• Identify needed support services for participants to maximize unsubsidized employment success.
• Follow up with participants and employers during unsubsidized employment.

Skills

Counseling experience

Case management

Relationship building

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience with economically disadvantaged workers and older adults

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center for Economic Self-Reliance – Urban Senior Jobs Program is seeking a USJP Job Developer/Counselor in Pittsburgh. The role partners with the USJP Project Director to recruit host agencies, assess participants, develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), provide employment coaching and follow-up, and serve as a liaison to host sites.

A bachelor’s degree with counseling or case management experience is required, along with knowledge of the local workforce system and strong computer skills;