VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST

Community-Corrections-Associatio; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Corrections Association in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Vocational Specialist to help clients explore and secure career options through assessments and tailored job opportunities.

The role involves building employer connections, evaluating client backgrounds, and guiding interview preparation to enhance employment outcomes. A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is required, with 2–3 years of related experience acceptable in lieu of the degree.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in one of the core behavioral health disciplines or related field is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant job experience may substitute for the degree.
• Ability to understand vocational test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of vocational services and the Criminal Justice system.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable for Agency liability insurance.
• Maintain records and complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Must complete 40 hours of job-related training per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers and public agencies to identify job openings and secure opportunities.
• Evaluate client backgrounds, skills, and interests and match openings or training with clients.
• Coach clients for interviews and workforce entry, sharing information about employers and roles.
• Consult with clients and employers after interviews to gather feedback and improve placements.
• Increase community contacts through active participation in associations.
• Review local media to identify new employers entering the area.
• Create portfolios of jobs aligned to each client’s profile and distribute to Case Manager.
• Provide information on vocational training programs and support long-term employment goals.
• Record weekly itineraries, daily notes, and weekly progress reports; verify attendance to Case Manager.
• Oversee weekly timesheets for payroll and provide program support as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Negotiation

Driving license

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST

FULL TIME Youngstown, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1176

OVERVIEW:

Vocational Specialist help clients sort out their career options, providing them with intense assessments to bring out what they can do best. They conduct interviews to determine what each client is looking for, and then match their credentials, including education, work history, training, interests, and personality with available job opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to identify job openings and to secure employment and proper vocational training opportunities for clients.
• Evaluates and understands each clients background, skills, and interests.
• Matches potential job openings or training programs with clients.
• Consults with appropriate contact or employer to discuss job openings and candidates.
• Coaches clients for interviews and entry into the workforce including background information regarding potential employers and the specific job.
• Consults with clients and employers after interviews to gather feedback and maximize placement opportunities.
• Increase contacts in the community through active participation in various associations.
• Reviews reputable websites, local newspapers, and statewide business papers to identify new employers entering the area.

FACILITY OPERATION:

• Create a portfolio of available jobs and types of work that correlates to each client’s specific professional profile and distributed to the Case Manager.
• Provide information to clients regarding appropriate vocational training programs and assist them in thinking about long-term employment goals.
• Records are to be maintained, as per agency policy, to include weekly itineraries, daily contact notes, and weekly progress reports.
• Provide verification of attendance to the Case Manager.
• Oversee weekly employment time sheets for weekly pay.

PROGRAM/ACTIVITIES:

• Meet with our program staff weekly to coordinate treatment activities.
• Maintain contact and communicate with the agency of referral, providing the support services.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities.
• Develop and deliver appropriate, measurable, and attainable goal plans for each assigned client in conjunction with the treatment team.
• Perform other activities, as assigned by Unit Director.

GENERAL:

• Adhere to the Policy and Procedure of the agency,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Local travel is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the core behavioral health disciplines or related field including but not limited to psychology, education, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or general studies with major concentration in a human service-related field from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
• Relevant job experience (2-3 years) may be substituted for referred college degree.
• Ability to understand vocational test data combined with effective communications skills.
• Knowledge of vocational services and specific program linkages and knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that doesn’t preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance.
• Maintain a record which does not preclude the employee from working with offenders as required by regulatory agencies.
• Organizational skills; ability to complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Must have 40 hours of training per year that pertains to job description.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email or related software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.