What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Counselor HC MFIP Extension position at HIRED (MN)?
ABOUT HIRED
At Hired, we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skill-building opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts, we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families, advance in their career, and pursue their purpose.
We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hired's mission and values. Hire's mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include :
- Putting People First
- Going the Extra Mile
- Advancing Equity
- Working Together
In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work / life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generouspaid time off program that includes vacation, personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health & Dental; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution; Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.
HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, familial status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will work with families who are on the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and are extended past the 60-month lifetime limit due to health, safety, and / or family concerns. The Employment Counselor will connect families to community referrals and work towards achieving stability. This position will build strong relationships and assist families in exploring employment, education, and training opportunities that lead to careers that achieve financial independence. The Employment Counselor commits to support participants with a strength based, family centered approach by using creativity and problem-solving to overcome barriers and reduce racial disparities. A vehicle, driver's license and insurance are required. Hired offers a hybrid schedule working from home and the office.
Day in the life : In a typical day, an Employment Counselor can expect to...
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to sit for extended periods, perform computer and data entry functions. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, computer, copier, fax, and other office equipment. Additional physical requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May vary, semi-sedentary involving office and fieldwork. Requires a flexible schedule and ability to provide services at various locations, sometimes out of regular business hours.
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