Employment Development Liaison (50215)

WESTCARE INC•Fresno, CA

39d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of vocational and educational guidance to community based providers and their clients participating in Specialized Treatment in Optimized Programming (STOP). Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: Work directly with Community Based Providers (CBP) in the development of community linkages for vocational services, placement assistance and employment. Provide educational and vocational guidance to CBP including Vocational plan development, development of community resources and career counseling. Provide in-service training and workshops for CBP including development of community resources, job seeking skills classes, labor market research, career planning, and resume preparation and interview techniques; Promote and develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for ex-offenders and substance abusers; Assist CBP in developing relationships with large and small employers, become familiar with and their products and human resource needs using a businesslike approach; Participate in community advisory groups that assist with return to work programs; Demonstrate knowledge of financial benefits for employers if they hire an ex-felon; Educate CBP on how to demonstrate to employers the cost effectiveness and profitability of employing chronically unemployed by identifying jobs those workers could perform; Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two (2) years experience in vocational counseling, job development, group facilitation and employment services
Two (2) years supervisory experience
Knowledge of labor market research, staff development and training, vocational assessment, career planning and human resource management
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance
A valid California drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare vehicle insurance
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor is preferred
Knowledge of offender populations, criminal subcultures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools, therapeutic community concepts is preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work or other related field is preferred
A combination of experience and education combined.

Responsibilities

Work directly with Community Based Providers (CBP) in the development of community linkages for vocational services, placement assistance and employment.
Provide educational and vocational guidance to CBP including Vocational plan development, development of community resources and career counseling.
Provide in-service training and workshops for CBP including development of community resources, job seeking skills classes, labor market research, career planning, and resume preparation and interview techniques
Promote and develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for ex-offenders and substance abusers
Assist CBP in developing relationships with large and small employers, become familiar with and their products and human resource needs using a businesslike approach
Participate in community advisory groups that assist with return to work programs
Demonstrate knowledge of financial benefits for employers if they hire an ex-felon
Educate CBP on how to demonstrate to employers the cost effectiveness and profitability of employing chronically unemployed by identifying jobs those workers could perform
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
Perform any other duties as assigned.