Job DescriptionFamilies Forward, amember of The Fedcap Group, is looking for a mission-driven individual to become a Career Advisor! This person will provide services to people from all walks of life who are looking to overcome barriers to meet their employment-focused goals.Also known as a Employment Specialist, this role is an integral component of the workforce development program model at our South Portland, Maine opportunity center. Apply today to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team! Position Key Highlights:
- Inspire Maine people in your community!
- Earn a minimum 46K + (starting) pay in this amazing role with room for growth!
- No nights. No weekends. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- Comprehensive benefits package with generous PTO, sick leave and paid Holidays
- REAL opportunity for advancement supported by our ongoing professional development, training and education!
Position Summary: The Career Advisor provides exemplary employment-focused case management services to assist individuals receiving TANF benefits to address barriers and to achieve employment goals. Caseload includes individuals considered job-ready and those with a barriers. Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts comprehensive intakes to assist participants with understanding and exploring their needs, strengths, interest, aptitudes, experience, and capabilities.
- Partners with participants to jointly develop a service plan known as a Family Contract Amendment (FCA) which outlines their short-term and long-term employment and other goals which are consistent with their skills, interests, and preference as they related to work.
- Meets regularly with participants (minimum once a month) on their caseload, documents progress towards goals and provides ongoing orientation to ensure that participants are clear on their TANF and program requirements.
- Builds effective partnerships with external providers to ensure that participants have access to and utilize needed services and supports.
- Maintains exceptional record keeping and documents all communication and contact with participants and external partners in FedcapCARES.
- Makes request for needed supports services (childcare, transportation, educational services, and others) to the Office Family Independence (OFI) Support Services Unit in accordance with policies and procedures to assist participants with achieving requirements of their FCA.
- Upholds all agency policies and expectations in performing their job.
- Runs reports in FedcapCARES and uses data to plan daily and weekly tasks.
- Secures releases and builds effective communication with their participant's medical, behavioral health and other providers.
- May work with a targeted caseload focusing on a specific group or group such as two-parent families, individuals enrolled in higher education, and others..
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher education and/or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service.
- Valid driver's license, required.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAbout Us
Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work. Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports. Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job. Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.
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