Careers

Identify employment opportunities for consumers by visiting employers, monitoring help wanted advertisements, and networking with business groups and community organizations. Provide job-seeking assistance and individualized job development to facilitate placement goals. Assist individuals in developing realistic and appropriate employment plans based on their skills and interests.  Assist individuals in achieving their goals by developing resume and arranging mock interviews, internships and work experiences. Conduct job analysis on new job leads, and meet with other placement personnel to discuss job orders. As necessary, travel to local businesses to market program and increase referral sources. Conduct intake interviews and assist individuals in establishing and attaining viable vocational objectives. Communicate with appropriate referral sources, employers, and funding agencies concerning progress of participants on a regular basis. Maintain up to date files and documentation on each consumer, charting concerns, progress and service outcomes. Enter all relevant individual information in the appropriate database. Assist participants with activities utilizing the job search resources available. Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as required. Participate in all relevant staff meetings and in-service training programs. All other duties that may be required for efficient and effective delivery of services.