What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor position at Avivo?
Job Details
Job Location
110 2nd Street South Waite Park - Waite Park, MN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Salary Range
20.95 - $26.18 Hourly
Job Shift
Job Category
Employment Services - Career Development
Description
Join Avivo in Transforming Lives
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone's life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Your Role : As the Career Counselor you will provide intensive case management, career exploration and employment services to individuals enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Work a 32 / hr. reduced work week and get paid for 40 hours.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Obtain and review all required documentation and determine participant eligibility.
- Complete comprehensive needs assessment on all individuals referred with respect to contract policies and guidelines.
- Develop individual employment plans and assist participants in accessing the public and private resources to meet goals outlined in the plan.
- Provide intensive case management and advocacy for participants and their families.
- Help participants develop and strengthen work behaviors and employability.
- Establish effective relationships with area training institutions to increase participants skill levels and job market competitiveness.
- Distribute incentives and support services in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of employees, participants, and volunteers while managing external communications.
- Educate businesses and community at large about Avivo services.
- Ensure services provided are culturally responsive utilizing best practices.
Qualifications
What You Offer :
PREFERRED :
Benefits We Offer :
IN ADDITION :
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.
Salary : $21 - $26
