Easter Seals Jobs

• St Marys, PA, USA
• Full-time
• Job Title: (Opioid) Career Support Staff (930481)
• State Location: PA

Company Description

The Peer Support Specialist will serve as a role Model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals and those with mental health conditions Through peer meetings, development of a recovery plan that includes employment and training to help individuals address substance and mental health conditions 

Job Description

• Counsels and assists Program's customers regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and identifying and working with barriers to employment, professional goal setting and planning. Identify outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed
• Shares personal recovery stories and describes personal experiences to inspire and support individuals throughout the recovery process
• Supports individuals with problem solving related to their reintegration into the community.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals to facilitate positive changed in their recovery
• Assists in facilitating psychoeducational groups
• Advises, monitors, and tracks participation for customers so that they maximize of the functions and opportunities of the program
• Manages the day-to-day relationship with customers, addresses customer concerns promptly with an action plan to ensure satisfaction, and documents all findings with case notes in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Maintains knowledge/professional understanding of a vast array of occupations/career paths (for effective placement/processing and assessment of customers as well as determining services most appropriate for their career goals
• Provides motivational support to customers during the job search process
• Demonstrates strong strategies for re-engaging customers and finding employment for those customers
• Demonstrates effective use of the guidelines and standards of the Case Management Model to support the needs of the participants
• Successfully documents customer success stories internally and externally.
• Creates and maintains the policies and procedures for Career Advisement 
• Works under direction of the Program Manager to facilitate timely completion of tasks to sustain daily operations and complete special projects, and assists program team members as necessary. Maintains filing systems and performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director
• Empower jobseekers with the knowledge and tools need to conduct a successful job search
• Inform, educate, and support jobseekers through one-on-one advisement
• Helping jobseekers determine attainable short-term and long-term career goals.
• Assist jobseeker's candidacy through resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Provide referrals to community partners that will help jobseekers overcome barriers to employment that cannot be mitigated through services offered at the center.
• Provide all services with a high level of customer service while tailoring message to the Center's focus population.
• Create and maintain an environment that promotes quality through:
• Establishment of clear expectations and encouragement of customer accountability
• Utilize diverse materials and activities to respond to differences in learning styles
• Demonstrate positive, pro-social interactions with customers, staff and community representatives
• Use language reflective of commitment to diversity; demonstrate cultural competence
• Model respect and professionalism across all situations
• Demonstrate allegiance to policies, procedures, and expectations of vendor
• Participate in required program and community meetings
• Collaboration in PA CareerLink centers in the region to assist partiipants in reaching their training and employment goals

Qualifications

Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Science in p ychology, marketing, business, human resources or related fields with two plus years relevant work experience
• Experience working with career counseling consumers in a high volume work environment, particularly in a human services or workforce development or an equivalent combination.
• Qualifications
• Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• The ability to relate well with individuals, ability to motivate, and posses experience in presenting workshops and working with individuals having one or more barriers to employment
• A referral network with other human service agencies in the community and can provide intervention services as needed
• Knowledge of various job search strategies, resources and actions plans
• Ability to follow instructions well
• Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner
• Creative and able to meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure and goal oriented and works well within a team concept
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software applications
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• Be able to work first shift and maintain flexible scheduling as needed.

• Travel when necessary to six county region

   

Additional Information

2 Year Position / Grant Funded

*Covers the 6 County Region-  Elk,Cameron, Jefferson, Potter, Dubois, McKean, *

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.