What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist (FT) position at Westcare?
Salary:$36,000 annually
Veteran's Preferred
Veteran's Preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Health Savings Account
Position Summary:
The Outreach Specialist provides support and guidance to program participants throughout the job placement and vocation process. They provide coaching, resume building, relationship building, and general job seeking guidance.
The Outreach Specialist provides support and guidance to program participants throughout the job placement and vocation process. They provide coaching, resume building, relationship building, and general job seeking guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Provides job placement assistance services to program participants, such as linkage and referral to employment opportunities;
- Assists with participants in job seeking though coaching, resume building, and interview preparation;
- Maintains a working knowledge of in demand, well-paying jobs in their designated area(s);
- Maintains a working knowledge of workforce training (credential) opportunities available within WestCare, external agencies, and the local area that could be accessed by program participants;
- Teach workforce skills individually or in groups;
- Provide job retention education and skill building activities to program participants;
- Assesses the resource needs for program participants seeking employment;
- Educates and refers participants to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the participant’s needs for employment, vocational training, transportation, etc.;
- Acts as advocate on behalf of the participant to improve access to needed services;
- Works with employers to identify available positions and develop a relationship that benefits participants who are seeking employment opportunities
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
What is WestCare?
WestCare, a family of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our services include substance abuse and addiction treatment, homeless and runaway shelters, domestic violence treatment and prevention, and mental health programs.
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