ANNOUNCEMENT OF STAFF OPENING
FOR
FOOD ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
JVS announces a staff opening for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Food Assistance and Education Training Instructor in its Macomb Job Link Program located in Clinton Township.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field required. Two to three years related experience working with economically disadvantaged/homeless/ex-felon individuals. Knowledge of counseling techniques required. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, public and staff. Composition skills sufficient to score and document vocational test results and fulfill any necessary reporting requirements. Driving record must meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier. Valid Michigan driver's license.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. | Provide group and detailed individual instruction in career assessment and exploration and job readiness/job search skills needed to obtain and retain employment. |
2. |
Administer
and interpret math and reading assessments, work readiness assessments
and career exploration inventories, and barrier resolution inventories
for all Food Assistance Program customers. |
3. |
Perform case coordination duties to ensure compliance with funding
source requirements and customer satisfaction which include: a) Develop, implement and monitor each customer's Individual Service Strategy (ISS), which delineates goals, barriers, supportive services and outcomes. b) Maintain participant file and ensure program compliance by generating reports and statistics required by funding source and agency. c) Ensure documentation of all counseling conferences/telephone communications/services with participants.
d) Maintain participant file and ensure program compliance
by generating reports and statistics required by funding source and
agency. |
4. |
Ensure that supportive service requests are processed
and monitored according to program policies and that required documentation is maintained. |
5. | Provide information on training opportunities as related to career exploration and assessment, ensure that appropriate referrals are made and that customers' progress is monitored. |
7. | Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed. |
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. | Work involves the ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings. |
The above job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties.
SALARY AND RELATED:
Salary based on experience. Benefits include a Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO or HMO for individual coverage. Family coverage is available under a premium-sharing plan. Option is available to substitute $1,560 per year in lieu of health insurance. Other benefits include vacation, sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability, and retirement when eligibility requirements are met.
JVS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that engages in affirmative action to employ minority, female, protected veteran status and disabled individuals. JVS is a community supported, non profit vocational counseling, job placement and vocational rehabilitation agency operating under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and United Way. Rehabilitation services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. We are a Drug-free Workplace.
This position will remain open until at least: June 11, 2008.
Please send resumes to:
Teresa Schwartz, Vice President, Human Resources
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Fax: 248-552-7097
EOE
No phone calls please.
No resumes/applications will be accepted for this position after the close of business on: June 20, 2008.