Employment Vocational Specialist

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.

Job Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

About Westcare :

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include : Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support