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The Kintock Group Employment Counselor in Bridgeton, New Jersey
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 Director
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * One year of demonstrated effective relevant experience in a community based human service organization serving the hard-to-place disadvantaged population
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: * High School Diploma (DOC). Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences (Parole, Federal)