Vocational Counselor

SAINT JOHNS PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE • Sacramento, CA

7d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The position will be responsible for providing vocational counseling for academic and career development to participants in our FCRP program.

Requirements

• Teaching credential required
• Vocational counseling experience with primary responsibility for career planning and vocational rehabilitation or equivalent experience
• Must have thorough knowledge of the expungement process, in coordinating completion of the expungement process and/or the ability to provide information (or a referral) on how to expunge a criminal record, or obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation
• Must be knowledgeable with pre-employment services, transitional work opportunities, and long-term career opportunities within the community
• Excellent communication skills, including good writing skills, attention to detail
• Able to exercise good judgment, discretion, and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to be sensitive to trauma and gender on behalf of the program.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in all Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Not currently on probation or parole.
• Must be discharged for at least three years.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; as well as maintain biannual CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and annual TB test results.
• Fluent in English language (spoken and written)
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, fax, and internet
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• An incredible passion for our mission

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed training
• Experience working with a female population is preferred.
• Some knowledge of substance abuse and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes and interprets educational and employment information regarding each resident and makes a vocational diagnosis.
• Conducts and analyzes a range of standardized career assessments to determine employment skill level, strengths, interests, and challenges.
• Provides pre-vocational training and preparation services such as resumes, job search, self-marketing, job site behaviors, and other essential knowledge.
• Counsel and assist applicants with work ethics, attitudes, and completion of assignments.
• Oversees operation of the computer literacy lab.
• In conjunction with the Case Manager, helps each resident develop their personal career and vocational transitional plans.
• Coordinates services of other agencies and educational institutions to provide access to educational opportunities and training for career growth.
• Identifies and facilitates placement for community internships.
• Works with employers to develop employment opportunities for parole transition.
• Maintains the safety and security of the facility.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Choice of 8 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees