Program Specialist - Upper Marlboro, United States - Melwood

Description

Job Description
Job Description

Essential Functions

List up to eight essential functions of the job, indicating the most important first, and the approximate percentage of

time spent on each over the course of a year. Only list any duties or responsibilities that require 10% or more

(equivalent to half of a day per week or 5 weeks per year) of the job's time.

Total must equal 100%. If not please adjust your entries.

1. 1. Provides counseling, guidance, life and employment skill services to assist participants in alleviating

barriers to employment and economic independence. Assists participants in preparing and implementing

short term and long term goal plans. With a particular focus on life skills and personal development, works

one-on-one with participants in order to prepare for long-term employment success and economic.

independence. Act as initial point of contact for obtaining referral information from VIEW program and

schedules and completes intake with potential clients. As a member of the participant's Independence

Team, coordinates and provides services in cooperation with the Department of Social Services to assist.

clients in alleviating barriers to employment and economic independence. 20%

• Provides initial and on-going assessment of client abilities, needs, interests, and work.

preferences. Coordinates and/or initiates participant entry into trainings that focus on skill development, career.

readiness, career exploration, and on-going activities to meet the demands of the current job market and

individual client interests. 10%

• Assists clients in employment advancement efforts. Fosters relationships with the business community and

acts as a liaison between participant and employer. Assists participants in preparing resumes and cover

letters in alignment with job market and career goals. 20%

• Matches clients with employment opportunities, and facilitates initial placement and follow-along services to

stabilize employment and interventions as necessary for employment retention. 10%

• Maintains required documentation and client information and employment databases weekly and monthly. 20%

2. 6. Prepares required progress and outcomes reports in a timely manner. Maintains accurate, complete and

confidential client case records. 10%

3. 7. Ensures that services are provided in compliance with the grant and applicable laws and standards.

10%

• Other duties (as assigned):

Company Description

A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area.

Company Description

A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area.

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