Vocational Counselor - Broome

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference • Binghamton, NY

4d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $18-22 an hour Position Summary: Vocation Services within Residential and Community Programs support youth in building essential job skills and gaining meaningful work experience. Through pre-employment and vocational rehabilitation services, the program prepares youth to become confident, capable, and contributing members of the workforce.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required Associates Degree strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience: 5 years of experience working with youth and a high school diploma/GED 2 years of work experience, with at least 1 year in human services or child welfare required
• Some experience in supportive transitional services for youth, outreach, and development of relationships with outside vendors and ability to follow-up and track progress and success of program preferred
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Some experience in supportive transitional services for youth, outreach, and development of relationships with outside vendors and ability to follow-up and track progress and success of program preferred

Responsibilities

• Seek out and develop supportive work sites, partner with employers in realizing the advantages of hiring our youth, and assisting in developing the youth to become skilled employees.
• Interview, select, and train youth.
• Work with care team to determine strengths, skills, and interests of youth to ensure success.
• Ensure youth have the skills, equipment, and support to succussed.
• Address challenges and involve youth in overcoming hurdles to promote growth.
• Ensure clear expectations, track and report hours worked, consistent communication with employer, and worksite support.
• Oversee transition from Supported Youth Contract to employer paid employment.
• Obtain feedback from employers about youth and the program, to measure the effectiveness of the program and future employment opportunities.
• Work with campus supervisors regarding training with youth on campus, to develop skills for work off campus.
• Remain current on developments in employment, including technological advances, hiring trends, pre-hire processes, and training opportunities.
• Keep organized records of the youth employment process.

Benefits

• Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development
• Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees