Employment Resource Counselor Job at Kintock Group, Newark, NJ

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  • Kintock Group
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

This full-time position, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on-going employment counseling for a residential offender population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (PERFORMS OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEADIATE SUPERVISOR)

  • Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
  • Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
  • Helping residents develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
  • Empowering residents with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
  • Providing follow-up counseling for residents to ensure effective work ethics
  • Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
  • Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
  • Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
  • Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one year of experience in job search and retention methods.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Federal, State and local employment laws
  • Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the population served
  • Employment principles and acceptable work ethics
  • Available support services, including tools & opportunities for assessment and skill development

ABILITIES:

  • Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities and duties of this position
  • Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in accordance with company and contract guidelines
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization & the employment community
  • Maintain clearance through contracting agency

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a Bachelor degree in the Social Sciences

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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