Pre-Employment Transition Services - Employment Counselor
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Employment Counselor will be responsible for teaching high school
students pre-employment skills (one-on-one and in a classroom type
setting) and to ultimately obtain an internship in a competitive
integrated setting in the community. This role will cover the
Southeastern/Boston, Massachusetts area. Bilingual fluent required:
Cape Verdean Creole or Spanish To succeed in this role you will
have good time management skills, good writing skills, strong
organizational skills and prior Human Services experience, 1-2
years' experience working with youth with disabilities preferred. A
2-4 year degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field
preferred, but experience may substitute for education. All
candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age, have
held a valid US Driver's License and willingness to flex daily
schedule and use personal vehicle. Essential Functions-- Supporting
youth through the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
through Workforce Innovation & Act Opportunity.-- Teach and run
workshops which include resume writing/cover letters, how to
properly fill out job applications, interview preparations,
interview techniques, career research, career planning and
workplace behaviors.-- Develop career plans that determine goals
for employment.-- Assist high school students to obtain internships
according to the Career Plan, and Secondary School Counseling.--
Assist to develop a community network of businesses to access on
site assessment, and work base learning and/ or employment
opportunities.-- Provide on and off the job support once youth is
placed at an internship site.-- Support consumer in the method that
is appropriate and least intrusive.-- Understand the On the Job
Training process between Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
(MRC) and community businesses-- Submit documentation for monthly
billing.-- Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options
annual contract and build upon the services.-- Maximize the
independence of consumer during all services.-- Maintaining open
communication with School, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
(MRC), Coworkers, and Employment Service Manager, as needed.--
Documenting consumer visits, services and activities using the Zuke
database.-- Assisting of the weekly Job Club, including preparing
materials and creating topics/activities.-- Must report all
suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect
to the Disabled Person Protection Commission
(DPPC)Requirements:CompetenciesPositive attitudeTeam player -
Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust.
Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish
group goals.Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows
consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Ability to effectively plan and organize your workloadReadily share
useful information and knowledge with othersTreats others with
courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds
appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in
different situations.Ability to build and maintain cooperative work
relationships with othersEffectively collaborate in meetings and in
informal interactionsDeals effectively with pressure; remains
optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly
from setbacks.Flexibility: Is open to change and new information;
rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or
unexpected obstacles.Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes
problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates
and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.Strong
organizational skillsPerform all other duties assigned by the
Employment Services Manager. Preferred Experience-- Experience
developing and writing lessons plan, vocational assessments, career
planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services.--
Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational
rehabilitation services-- Knowledge of MRC and DDS.-- Experience
working with people with disabilities.-- At least 1year experience
working with individuals with all types of disabilities.-- Fluency
in reading/writing and speaking English language - bilingual
required: Cape Verdean, Haitian Creole and SpanishRequired
Education-- 2-4 year degree in human service field, education,
social work, or related field, or at least 2-4 years of experience
in teaching, vocational rehab, human service, and development
disability field work.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a
professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard
office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing
cabinets and fax machines. This role will be regularly in the
field.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job:While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required
to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach
with hands and arms. TravelThis position requires an employee to be
on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver's
license and reliable transportation.Work Authorization/Security
ClearanceAll offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are
contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all
candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance
with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From
time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to
ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and
contracts. EEO StatementEqual Employment Opportunity is a
fundamental principle at CP where employment from recruiting
through the end of employment is based upon professional
capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of
race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran
status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as
established by law.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions.Other DutiesNote this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.PI85ec4d4d8c44-25660-29979343
Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Arlington , Pre-Employment Transition Services - Employment Counselor, Human Resources , Stoughton, Massachusetts
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