EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ADVISOR

State of careers Rhode Island • Derry, NH

15h • $59,684 - $68,812 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist Rhode-Island-Works (RIW) program participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests; manages participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating employment plans, to provide participants with intake and evaluation, testing, job search assistance, referral and placement; to ensure services such as employment preparation, career enhancement and follow-up services; to develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult and refer customers to activities that will lead to employment and/or will enhance their employability. Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed upon completion to ensure conformance with regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Trains, guides and/or directs technical and clerical staff assigned to assist.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of placement, referral, and claims processing systems
• A thorough knowledge of TANF statute
• Familiarity with various community resources, industries and businesses, occupational requirements, and employment conditions in the state
• The ability to assess participants’ needs
• The ability to read and understand complex directives, policies, or related documents
• The ability to maintain effective relationships of employers, clients and the public
• The ability to assess, refer, and evaluate participants in the RIW program
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• A thorough knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in basic computer software, specialized databases and information systems
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in personnel, business, social sciences or public administration
• At least two years of employment in the field of personnel, business or public administration or closely related field
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience
• Employment eligibility validated through E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Assist Rhode-Island-Works (RIW) program participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests; manages participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating employment plans, to provide participants with intake and evaluation, testing, job search assistance, referral and placement; to ensure services such as employment preparation, career enhancement and follow-up services; to develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult and refer customers to activities that will lead to employment and/or will enhance their employability.
• Provide intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services and ensure RIW recipients fully comply with program requirements.
• Evaluate participants’ skills to determine employment potential and refer customer to appropriate employment and training activities.
• Meet with participants to identify barriers to employment and develop strategies to overcome identified barriers.
• Provide employment counseling to clients requiring professional assistance with employment or training-related needs.
• Communicate regularly with vendors providing employment and training opportunities to ensure participants attend scheduled activities.
• Develop individualized plans for clients entering employment and training programs and maintain a comprehensive program plan providing desired results.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely case notes of participants’ progress.
• Track employment activities, ensure that participants attend their scheduled activities and contact participants who fail to show for a planned activity.
• Update and ensure completion of individual plans according to established guidelines and deadlines.
• Establish and maintain good relations with employers, employment representatives, training providers, and related individuals and groups.
• Contact participants monthly to track employment engagement.
• Attend scheduled supervision meetings to discuss participant’s progress.
• Maintain contact with eligible RI Works participants to keep them appraised of employment and training opportunities.
• Conduct field visits to encourage employers to hire eligible RI Works participants.
• Refer participants to training, educational opportunities and supportive services such as mental health or domestic violence as appropriate.
• Secure and maintain current information regarding available employment and training opportunities for RIW participants.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for customers.
• Work closely with RIW vendors to identify employment opportunities appropriate to participants.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Assist customers with navigating the application process for childcare and transportation.
• Prepare and maintain records of the daily, weekly and monthly attendance to monitor work participation activities.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level