at SER Jobs for Progress National in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
1. Knowledge of employment and training programs and related community resources.
2. Utilizing interviewing and counseling techniques in placement activities.
3. Apply fundamental principles of human behavior and group dynamics. Career, vocational and employment counseling planning practices and techniques.
4. Extensive record keeping activities.
5. Applying effective case management techniques.
6. Knowledge of hiring trends and practices of private and public sector employers for placement activities. Common occupational titles, the usual minimum qualifications, training and/or experience required in order to secure employment in those occupations.
7. Research various resources available for military veterans required for some positions.
8. Access and updating of available community resources and programs to assist participants in overcoming employment barriers and becoming job ready.
9. Interview persons from various backgrounds, to obtain information concerning their employment skills and occupational goals.
10. Identify and assess needs and barriers to employment and develop meaningfulemployment plans.
11. Implement client employment plans through referral to appropriate programs.
12. Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to evaluate progress and take necessary corrective actions.
13. Prepare reports, forms, plans and agreements.
14. Interpret, explain and apply complex Federal and State regulations.
15. Maintain a large caseload of both applicants and participants.
16. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
17. Plan and schedule work.
18. Effectively utilize community and agency resources. Equal Opportunity Employer
19. Input, access and analyze data using a computer.
20. Design and conduct individual and/or group training to improve job readiness of participants.
21. Work with employers to develop employment opportunities.
22. Negotiate and determine necessary supportive services for participants.
23. Performs related duties as assigned.
