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GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY

Re-Entry Employment Specialist

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$65,520 / year median in California

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Re-Entry Employment Specialist Hot Job Main Plant
  • San Jose, CA 95112 Apply Overview Salary Range $28.00
  • $32.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Nonprofit
  • Social Services Apply Description Training Directly responsible for all classroom curriculum, including resume writing, resume submission, and mock interview classes.
Participate in the development of new training and programs designed to increase employment opportunities for program participants. Perform job search training, resume and interview preparations with program participants Caseload Management Responsible for conducting weekly Case Management meetings, coordinating with Case Managers and Peer Mentors to ensure program participants are adequately prepared for job search in a timely manner. May transport program participants to job interviews Report to the Program Manager all progress and participant or staff related issues Submit data and activity reports when needed Connect and Guide Directly responsible for job placement of all program participants assigned Responsible for job placement of participants and meeting the proposed outcomes Ensure smooth transition for participants in subsidized employment to permanent employment Advocate on behalf of program participants with employers Closely monitor all program participants job search activity Implement & guide goals outlined in the Individual Service Plan for each program participant Represent Goodwill Silicon Valley Represent Mission Services and Goodwill in the community through participation in appropriate organizations and networking events Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field with strong communication skills. Preferably possess vehicle, insurance, CDL and excellent driving record. computer literacy and knowledge of MS office required. Equipment Used Computer, telephone, copy and FAX machines Aptitudes/skills/temperament To possess good oral and written communication skills. General learning ability. The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and their underlying principles. The ability to reason and make judgments. Ability to understand meaning of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively; to comprehend language; to understand relationships between words; to understand the meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs; to present information or ideas clearly. Being willing to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity. Being able to influence peoples' opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things. Having an analytical mind. Being able to guide people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Being respectful of and conform to set limits, tolerances and standards. Being able to keep calm and collected in unusual or dangerous situations and to work under adverse conditions if necessary.