Career Development Educator

Job Details:

Job Location:

Saint Petersburg - 1735 Martin Luther King S Floor 1 - Saint Petersburg, FL 33705, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Job Category:
Education,

Position Summary:

The person in this position will provide one-on-one guidance and counseling to clients to assist in career planning, education, apprenticeships, and trainings. This person will also provide clients with an overview of available workforce development resources, assess individuals’ suitability for different occupations and help prepare them for specific occupations. This person will work with clients to develop a comprehensive worker profile and identify skill levels, including but not limited to literacy, good communication, organization, and analytical skills.

This person will also assess aptitudes and abilities identifying skill strengths and needs and identify any additional support services needed. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assist clients in setting short-term and long-term goals to develop individualized career plans.
• Assist clients using career mapping tools to create clear paths for career advancement.
• Inform the client of in-demand careers that provide a livable wage and align with client goals and desires.
• Specialized career counseling will be provided to help clients evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities, uncover career interests, and develop realistic career goals.
• Connect individuals to educational programs, financial aid resources, academic support services and agencies to aid in career planning and development.
• Administer assessments based on skills, knowledge, interests, and personality traits.
• Coordinates tours of educational institutions and training programs.
• Coordinate participation in programs that train and improve clients’ skills and knowledge.
• Assist clients in communication and conflict management using assessments and trainings based on client individual personality and behavioral assessments.
• Assess and evaluate individuals with disabilities for participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Introduce individuals interested in entrepreneurship resources for assistance in building small business that thrive in the local economy.
• Assist clients in developing an Employment Treatment plan.
• Provide input into client’s treatment service need and disposition.
• Build networks with educational and training programs, local agencies, resources, and employers.

• 1+ year experience in a similar capacity; experience working with Veterans in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the vocational counseling field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of West Care Gulf Coast-Florida services.
• During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational counseling or related field (or HS/GED plus…