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.
Employment Services Coordinator Goodwill Mission Services - 4.0 Santa Maria, CA Job Details Full-time $24 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications English Research Microsoft Office Driver's License Employment support for individuals with disabilities Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Marketing Time management
Full Job Description Job Summary:
The Employment Services Coordinator performs vocational case management, job readiness, job development and placement, and other duties to support assigned Mission Services programs. •Please Complete our Goodwill application along with this one at: https://my.peoplematter.com/mja/goodwillindustriessouthca/jobapp/
GetStarted Duties/Responsibilities:
Recruits program participants through activities such as solicitating referral sources, attending community events, and speaking with self-referred individuals. Performs program enrollment activities such as orientations and intakes. Develops individualized service plans for job search, training, work experience, and/or subsidized employment. Prepares program participants for employment through job readiness workshops and/or one-on-one meetings to develop materials such as the master application, relevant work skills, identifying barriers to employment, resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, etc. Develops and continues relationships with employers, community organizations and leaders to assist participants in gaining and/or maintaining employment and/or work experience. Researches, understands, and utilizes local labor market information to help individuals make informed career choices. Meets with employers to give presentations/information that are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program, and describe individuals' strengths that are relevant to the position. Performs job retention services for the designated time period and verifies employment as needed. Assists program participants with job coaching and mentoring necessary to maintain employment as necessary. Provides outreach services in a variety of methods, as necessary, to individuals when they appear to disengage from the service. Assists participants with onboarding/orientation activities as needed. Maintains documentation related to participant participation to include timesheets, performance evaluations, and paystubs for participants in work experience or subsidized employment. Participates in team meetings with internal staff and outside providers, as appropriate, and communicate individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate. Maintains all documentation on assigned cases including up-to-date case notes, updating any required databases, completely required reports, and assembles documentation for billing. Adheres to program standards and outcomes as outlined in program policies/procedures, program contracts, and referral and accreditation agency standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak/read/write proficient English; Bilingual skills preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office/Office 365. Ability to market and place individuals with disabilities, lack of skills, negative work history, justice-involved, and/or multiple barriers to employment. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Works well under pressure and with deadlines; ability to multitask. Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Honesty, integrity, reliability, punctuality. Thorough knowledge about company's mission and services. Uphold compliance with all legal, health, and safety guidelines.
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree or experience in employment services. Valid driver license and insured/reliable vehicle. Background check.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)
