Employment Service Provider: Residential Corrections (1st Shift)

Talbert House•Lebanon, OH

13d

About The Position

Provide employment related assistance to clients using a strengths based approach. Utilize established protocols, curriculum and resources to help clients find and maintain employment that ensures a path to self-sufficiency. Assist clients in transportation to interviews and other job related events.

Requirements

Knowledge of local employment market opportunities, barriers and trends
Understanding of potential client circumstances that may impact employment opportunities
Knowledge of educational and vocational appraisal techniques
Accurate, timely recordkeeping and attention to detail
Ability to resolve/deescalate crises; use crisis intervention skills and anticipate/prevent crises relating to clients
Foster spirit of teamwork and positive work environment
Comply with Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest other and regulatory policies and procedures
Associate’s Degree in related field or;
High School Diploma or GED and 4 years’ experience working with related population
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Meet with clients individually or in a group to assess needs related to employment
Complete screening, assessment, and documentation related to employment history, skills and abilities, vocational goals, and identifying strengths and barriers
Facilitate skills development, assist clients with resume writing, job seeking plans and obtaining necessary identification
Provide services in advocacy, financial planning, referral and linkage to community resources
Provide vocational planning and training opportunities based on knowledge of local employment resources and client ability, needs and circumstances.
Transport clients as necessary in agency vehicles
Efficiently operates personal computer to enter and/or retrieve data
Accurately prepare required reports and services plans using agency software system
Work to prevent and resolve client/employer problems as needed
Collaborate with other program staff to ensure client needs are met
Conduct employment verifications, documents services delivered and conducts follow-up
Other duties as assigned