Title: Employment Services Counselor

Reports to: Program Director, HWWP

Status:  Full-Time

Work Schedule:  M-F 9:00a-5:00p, evenings as necessary.

Salary: $58,349.60 per year

JOB SUMMARY

This role requires an energetic person who enjoys interacting with many people (clients, volunteers, partners, foundations, etc.) on a day-to-day basis. The goal of this role is to aid in providing formerly incarcerated participants with the necessary tools to find productive employment and (re)enter the workforce. This includes identifying and recruiting employers who hire formerly-incarcerated-and-justice involved-participants. The role also includes-· working directly with participants to coach and send them out on interviews and provide follow-up. Also responsible for serving as a representative, and advocate for Hour Working Women Program (HWWP) at third party meetings and employer recruitment events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day administration and operations of HWWP.
• Facilitate core job readiness workshops, “including resume preparation and job searching, peer support groups, enrichment activities, and skills building.
• Create and customize participants’ resumes to fit identified opportunities.
• Manage a caseload of participants, support and coach them around applying for jobs, navigating the hiring process, and finding and securing right fit employment.
• Create group facilitation curriculum and handouts, and ensure all written material is on-hand for daily groups.
• Create and continuously develop a list of employers who will interview and/or hire HWWP participants.
• Screen and match program participants with employment opportunities, taking into consideration each participants’ skills, work experience, interests, and aspirations.
• Conduct outreach and attend re-entry and networking events as assigned by Supervisor (note: this requires flexibility to work evening hours as needed)
• Assist in planning and overseeing special events at HWWP.
• Record data on performance targets in a timely, accurate and detailed manner.
• Report progress of participants to Employment Services Coordinator for monthly KPl’s (Key Performance Indicators)
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned by Supervisor.
• Collaborate with clients to identify their skills, interests, and career goals, taking into consideration their past experiences and barriers to employment
• Develop individualized vocational plans that include job readiness training, skill-building opportunities, and support for accessing employment resources
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to help clients navigate the job market, overcome obstacles, and achieve sustainable employment success reentry into society.

Qualifications:

Formerly incarcerated encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years facilitating re-entry programs OR 2 years group facilitation while incarcerated.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Spanish speaking/bilingual a plus
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and prioritize workflow from several sources.
  • Professional and courteous manner with the ability to maintain a positive attitude.

and work effectively in an independent, fast-paced setting.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse populations, including persons with histories of trauma and/or mental health & substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and oral & written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Specifications for Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in minor and/or moderate physical labor.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.