Career Counselor - Dislocated Worker program
POSITION SUMMARY:
If you get excited about networking, career development, and helping people succeed, joining Avivo’s career services team may be for you! We’re looking for a Career Counselor who is professional, who’s a connector and passionate about people. Working collaboratively with Avivo’s recruitment team, you will provide career exploration, job placement, and support services to individuals eligible for the Dislocated Worker Program. The Counselor will develop and maintain current employer partner relationships as well as develop new relationships with businesses to coordinate services in the community, place people into employment, and provide retention supports to those actively employed.
Avivo is a nonprofit organization which serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment, and career advancement. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well. Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, career and technical education, and employment services at locations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Avivo employees help individuals transform their lives – move out of poverty, find treatment and achieve recovery, end homelessness, train for and start careers, and secure jobs. At Avivo, employees experience worthwhile work and professional growth as part of a vibrant and diverse workforce. You have direct and positive impact in people’s lives and are a part of make lasting change in our community! avivomn.org
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate program informational sessions; enroll and complete needs assessments, develop individual employment plans to stabilize situations and advance goals to employment for participants.
- Assist participants in accessing public and private resources to meet plan goals.
- Facilitate short-term skills training and employment readiness sessions, provide resume and cover letter writing support, assist with job application process, attend job fairs with or representing job seekers, and actively help build particpants’ confidence/self-esteem.
- Complete electronic participant case notes in timely manner.
- Actively recruit and develop new employer relationships for hiring Avivo participants and help increase employer engagement with current Business Partner Council members and employers.
- Keep current on labor market trends and industry employers.
- Represent Avivo at employer-sponsored events that support cooperation and networking with recruiters and hiring managers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or related field.
- Have or ability to obtain the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification.
- Placement and job development experience required.
- Experience working with adults with disabilities, veterans, immigrants or other barriers to employment.
- Strong knowledge of community resources and experience assisting individuals accessing community resources.
- Experience establishing and maintaining professional business relationships.
WAGE: $18.27 / hour
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Avivo offers competitive salaries and compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include a generous PTO policy and company observed holidays as well as health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Health insurance coverage is also available for domestic partners, in addition to other optional benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please provide a letter of interest and resume highlighting your experiences and qualifications. Candidates are invited to submit their application online through our website: https://avivomn.org For Questions on your application, e-mail recruitment@avivo-mn.org
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.