Vocational Counselor - Broome

United States·Binghamtonmid

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Key Responsibilities

Seek out and develop supportive work sites, partner with employers in realizing the advantages of hiring our youth, and assisting in developing the youth to become skilled employees. Interview,

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Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$18-22 an hour

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday
Approximately 12-8, as youth are in school during the day

Position Summary: Vocation Services within Residential and Community Programs support youth in building essential job skills and gaining meaningful work experience. Through pre-employment and vocational rehabilitation services, the program prepares youth to become confident, capable, and contributing members of the workforce.

Responsibilities:

Seek out and develop supportive work sites, partner with employers in realizing the advantages of hiring our youth, and assisting in developing the youth to become skilled employees.
Interview, select, and train youth. Work with care team to determine strengths, skills, and interests of youth to ensure success.
Ensure youth have the skills, equipment, and support to succussed. Address challenges and involve youth in overcoming hurdles to promote growth.
Ensure clear expectations, track and report hours worked, consistent communication with employer, and worksite support.
Oversee transition from Supported Youth Contract to employer paid employment.
Obtain feedback from employers about youth and the program, to measure the effectiveness of the program and future employment opportunities.
Work with campus supervisors regarding training with youth on campus, to develop skills for work off campus.
Remain current on developments in employment, including technological advances, hiring trends, pre-hire processes, and training opportunities.
Keep organized records of the youth employment process.

Requirements

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High School Diploma or GED required
Associates Degree strongly preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred

5 years of experience working with youth and a high school diploma/GED
2 years of work experience, with at least 1 year in human services or child welfare required
Some experience in supportive transitional services for youth, outreach, and development of relationships with outside vendors and ability to follow-up and track progress and success of program preferred
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

What We Offer

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Benefits available to all staff:

✓Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center

✓Opportunities for Professional Development

✓Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam

✓403(b) with 6% employer contribution

✓PTO plus 9 paid holidays

✓Childcare Reimbursement

✓Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)

✓Life Insurance

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Binghamton, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $37,440–$45,760 a year; 38% below the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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