Position Summary: Provides interactive and motivational orientation to HRA CareerCompass participants, including administering and scoring assessment tests. Assists in providing additional workshops including job preparation, sector-based overview and instruction, job search assistance, on-line applications and resume preparation; to develop and enhance clients' work-related skills in preparation for job placement or other engagement activities in the HRA Career Pathways model. Essential Functions
- Facilitates daily motivational orientations for newly referred HRA CareerCompass clients.
- Responsible for administering and scoring the TABE Test, BEST Test and SABE Test
- Conducts workshops on self-assessment and introduces on-line tools that are used in a group setting. Assessments workshops topics include: interest, skills, values, etc.
- Conducts orientation and workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate materials, integrating vocational concepts and professionalism in a classroom setting.
- Conducts interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.
- Maintains contact with Career Service Coordinators (CSC) to transition clients to the one-on-one intake process immediately following orientation.
- Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
- Assists with job readiness workshops for program participants on such topics as: resume preparation and writing, introduction to business sectors, online job applications and follow up, job search tools, using email, interviewing skills, workplace ethics, soft skills and business conduct, networking and financial literacy.
- Attends and participates in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Education & Experience
- Formal Education High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree in education, vocational rehabilitation or social-service related field preferred.
- Experience 3 Years
- Bilingual is highly preferred.
- Requires basic employment skills in clerical, service, or manual areas.
- Working in an automated on-line system, demonstrates proficiency in use of applied information technology and on-line database systems; demonstrated keyboarding speed proficiency and accuracy preferred for a paperless case management system.
- Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
- Experience working with public assistance population preferred.
- Excellent platform skills with the ability to motivate and engage clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Salary: $40,000/yearSchedule: Monday through Friday 5 days on site