What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Specialist position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Join our dynamic team as a Career Specialist and assist a small caseload of clients in navigating the job search process, teach key skills in resume building, interview preparation and communication skill building; in addition to building relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients.
What You Will be Doing to Make a Difference....
- Manage a small caseload of clients who are in search of employment and match job responsibilities with clients' skills and experience
- Research internet, newspapers and other resources for job leads for clients
- Attend job fairs and conferences where suitable contacts can be made
- Track each clients individual career tracks and progress
- Provide on-site support for clients’ as they learn to navigate the job search process and the responsibilities of each role they express interest
- Learn and demonstrate respect for the roles of partner agencies (Sheriff’s Department, Parole, Probation, etc.) at your site; our job is to be a resource to these other agencies
- Respect boundaries between treatment and security
- Driving is required
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Rehabilitative Counseling, Counseling or Human Services required
- Minimum of 2 years teaching or counseling experience required
- Expected to be familiar with local resources and model pro-social behavior
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
