What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Counselor of DTA Programs position at MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center?
Instructor/Counselor of DTA Programs
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME
About Us:
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center (MHFHCC) is committed to assisting job seekers in Franklin and Hampshire counties, as well as the North Quabbin area of Massachusetts. We are proud to provide a wide range of services and resources to both job seekers and employers at no charge. Our mission is to create and sustain powerful connections between businesses and job seekers through a statewide network of employment professionals.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Instructor/Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for guiding individuals through career development and educational planning. As a Instructor/Counselor, you will play a crucial role in helping people achieve their career goals.
Provides individual and group career counseling and coaching to FHCC customers who are enrolled in Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) programs, such as Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES) and the Work Participation Program (WPP). This includes but is not limited to intake, skill and needs assessment, career exploration, labor market information research and support, program eligibility, occupational and work-based training eligibility, supportive service eligibility, Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), case management and follow up support, and job matching/job referral/job development in collaboration with the Career Services Counselors and Business Services Team. Develops and delivers job readiness, financial literacy and job search curriculum both in person and virtually to customers enrolled in DTA-funded programs and services including CIES and WPP.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in related field of study. Each year of related experience may be substituted for one year of educational requirement.
· Teaching or training experience; both creating and presenting content to a target audience.
· One to two (1-2) years of experience in employment, vocational, or educational counseling and assessment.
Preferred:
· Understanding of public workforce investment system and knowledge of and experience using labor market information tools or other data collection tools.
· Experience using databases.
· Knowledge of area human service agencies and programs. In particular, DTA program requirements.
Full-time position (37.5 hrs./wk.). Salary is $24.58/hr-$24.98/hr. after a satisfactory 90-day training period, with annual step increases thereafter.
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SUBMIT COVER LETTER and resume to FHETC, HR, 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 or email jobs@masshirefhcareers.org
Applications will be accepted until 02/14/25.
MHFHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.58 - $24.98 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Employment, Vocational or Educational Counseling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenfield, MA 01301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $25
