Employment Vocational Specialist (TEMPORARY) (51505)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for screening and assessing vocational and training needs for participants. Will work to enhance vocational readiness skill and identifying employment opportunities and will assist participants in obtaining GED and other vocational training as requested.

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.