Salary Range $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description https://info.flclearinghouse.com POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for screening and assessing vocational and training needs for participants. Will work to enhance vocational readiness skills, identify employment opportunities, and assist participants in obtaining a GED and other vocational training as requested. The position also involves providing hands-on support to clients as they complete computer-based tasks such as GED preparation, job searches, resume development, and online job applications. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Prepare lesson plans, administer interest inventories and other appropriate testing/screening/assessment tools, and instruct adults in vocational skills, including interviewing, resume writing, work behaviors, work skills, etc. + Evaluate and monitor clients’ vocational/occupational skills performance. + Support clients in securing and maintaining employment, including assistance with online job searches. + Assist clients with disabilities who are unable to work identify and obtain suitable volunteer opportunities. + Provide one-on-one support to clients with limited computer skills to help them research available job openings online. + Work with outside agencies, local businesses, and schools to coordinate further training for job placement. + Work with employers, Chamber of Commerce, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other groups to develop appropriate community employment positions. + Complete documentation of services on provided from in a timely manner. + Provide input into the client’s treatment service need and disposition. + Assist all other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation. Qualifications ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: + Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the vocational counseling field. + Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional. + Ability to work well in a team environment. + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. + Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. + Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner. + Ability to complete work tasks withing schedule work hours. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Willing to seek new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida services. + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: + High School or equivalent plus experience in a similar position required. + Bachelor’s Degree in vocational counseling or related field preferred. + One (1) + years’ experience in a similar capacity: experience working with adults in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred. + Requires strong computer skills and intermediate proficiency. WORKING CONDITIONS: + Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting. + Regular attendance is required. + Potential for high noise level at times. + Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.