Pre-Employment Transition Services - Employment Counselor
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Employment Counselor will be responsible for teaching high school
students pre-employment skills (one-on-one and in a classroom type
setting) and to ultimately obtain an internship in a competitive
integrated setting in the community. This role will cover the
Plymouth County, Massachusetts area and will cover up to 60 mile
radius. Bilingual fluent required: Cape Verdean or SpanishTo
succeed in this role you will have good time management skills,
good writing skills, strong organizational skills and prior Human
Services experience, 1-2 years' experience working with youth with
disabilities preferred. A 2-4 year degree in Human Services,
Psychology or related field preferred, but experience may
substitute for education. All candidates for this position must be
at least 21 years of age, have held a valid US Driver's License and
willingness to flex daily schedule and use personal
vehicle.Essential Functions-- Supporting youth through the
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) through Workforce
Innovation & Act Opportunity.-- Teach and run workshops which
include resume writing/cover letters, how to properly fill out job
applications, interview preparations, interview techniques, career
research, career planning and workplace behaviors.-- Develop career
plans that determine goals for employment.-- Assist high school
students to obtain internships according to the Career Plan, and
Secondary School Counseling.-- Assist to develop a community
network of businesses to access on site assessment, and work base
learning and/ or employment opportunities.-- Provide on and off the
job support once youth is placed at an internship site.-- Support
consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive.--
Understand the On the Job Training process between Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) and community businesses-- Submit
documentation for monthly billing.-- Produce outcome of success in
order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the
services.-- Maximize the independence of consumer during all
services.-- Maintaining open communication with School,
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Coworkers, and
Employment Service Manager, as needed.-- Documenting consumer
visits, services and activities using the Zuke database.--
Assisting of the weekly Job Club, including preparing materials and
creating topics/activities.-- Must report all suspected incidents
of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled
Person Protection Commission
(DPPC)Requirements:CompetenciesPositive attitudeTeam player -
Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust.
Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish
group goals.Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows
consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of
ethics.Ability to effectively plan and organize your
workloadReadily share useful information and knowledge with
othersTreats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of
different people in different situations.Ability to build and
maintain cooperative work relationships with othersEffectively
collaborate in meetings and in informal interactionsDeals
effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even
under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.Flexibility: Is
open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new
information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.Problem
Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and
accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative
solutions; makes recommendations.Strong organizational
skillsPerform all other duties assigned by the Employment Services
Manager.Preferred Experience-- Experience developing and writing
lessons plan, vocational assessments, career planning, job
placement and job coaching follow along services.-- Experience
working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation
services-- Knowledge of MRC and DDS.-- Experience working with
people with disabilities.-- At least 1year experience working with
individuals with all types of disabilities.-- Fluency in
reading/writing and speaking English language - bilingual required:
Cape Verdean or SpanishRequired Education-- 2-4 year degree in
human service field, education, social work, or related field, or
at least 2-4 years of experience in teaching, vocational rehab,
human service, and development disability field work.Work
EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This role will be regularly in the field.Physical DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job:While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is
frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.TravelThis position
requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must
have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. This
role will cover the Plymouth County, Massachusetts area and will
cover up to 60 mile radius. Work Authorization/Security
ClearanceAll offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are
contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all
candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance
with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From
time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to
ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and
contracts.EEO StatementEqual Employment Opportunity is a
fundamental principle at CP where employment from recruiting
through the end of employment is based upon professional
capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of
race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran
status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as
established by law.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions.Other DutiesNote this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.PIdf190eb47903-25660-34189031
Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Concord , Pre-Employment Transition Services - Employment Counselor, Human Resources , Stoughton, New Hampshire
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