Lead Career Counselor – Dakota County MFIP
POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Career Counselor will be responsible for providing direct support to the Program Manager and line staff. This position involves intensive case management and employment services to individuals on MFIP who have multiple barriers preventing them from meeting program expectations. This position will home base out of West St Paul, but may travel to Burnsville as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in oversight and supervision of Welfare to Work Programs in Dakota County.
- Assist in hiring selection, provide orientation, on the job training, and continued support to Career Counselors.
- Assist in financial maintenance of the program support services, i.e. reviewing documentation and reviewing support services issuance.
- Maintain and audit client and staff files to ensure that documentation and services meet the necessary standards.
- Oversee office functions in manager’s absence.
- Complete comprehensive needs assessments on individuals referred to the program.
- Provide intensive case management, including home visits, meetings with other agencies, and advocacy for participants and their families.
- Develop individual employment plans and assist participants in accessing public and private resources to meet goals outlined in the plan.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain participant files and submit reporting forms and other data as required by MFIP and Avivo.
- Work closely with program staff to communicate participants’ status, activities and their movement to compliance and self-sufficiency.
- Help participants develop and strengthen their self-esteem and work behaviors.
- Positively represent agency, program, and participant needs.
- Actively participate in agency’s undoing racism plan and demonstrate an ability to relate to and advocate for diverse client needs and interests.
- Work in collaboration with the Volunteer Services to assist with supporting volunteer positions which may fall within your program area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. degree in human services or related field. Global Career Development Certification preferred or ability to become certified. Previous MFIP case management experience required.
- Three years experience in vocational/employment counseling, case management, vocational rehabilitation, supported work settings, community mental health, or chemical dependency services.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of MFIP policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of available community resources providing services to low-income families
- Ability to assess barriers to employment, prepare written plans, and assist participants in attaining job goal
- Ability to instruct individuals or groups on job market, job seeking and job keeping skills.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a human services team.
- Ability to provide or arrange services such as career or personal counseling, family counseling, financial counseling, housing issues, medical, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment.
- Experience and desire to work with persons of diverse cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; computer experience required.
- Able to travel independently throughout the metro area.
SALARY RANGE: DOQ
BENEFITS: 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 through our website at https://avivomn.org. MUST APPLY through our website for consideration.
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
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