BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Career Advisor is responsible for providing direct services to disabled adults to assist them in becoming employed and supporting youth ages 14-21 in their career pathways, including the provision of internships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The following functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Curates’ relationships with schools to increase referrals
- Provides job readiness and job development to adults and students with disabilities
- Attends 12 hours a year of related training for a role, as assigned
- Pre- ETS internship site developments and supports
- Delivers services that achieve quality, utilization, outcome, and financial sustainability with a high level of individual and stakeholder satisfaction
- Develops competitive, integrated community-based employment opportunities
- Contacts employers on clients' behalf in search of employment opportunities
- Brings consumers to employer sites to complete job applications and attend job interviews
- Maintains case notes and reports for individuals involved in a program in SETWorks
- Works collaboratively with schools, families, and students
- Attends meetings, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, or Business Administration and 1 year of field experience
- Associate of Arts and 2+ years of field experience will be accepted in place of a BA
- Driver’s license is required (You will be required to use your own vehicle and pass the driver background check)
- Experience working with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Visually Impaired populations, if applicable
- Bilingual (Spanish) (preferred, but not required)
- Fluent in American Sign Language (preferred, but not required)
- Knowledgeable of hearing loss, communication uses, culture, and accommodations in the workplace, preferred but not required.
- Must pass the SLCE test administered by DVRS, if applicable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
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