Career services advisor job description

The Opportunity


Threshold Programs at Lesley University is a premier program for neurodiverse young adults who are pursuing independence and employment. This an opportunity to work with an innovative team to support the self-determination of these young adults and shape the future of the program.


Why Lesley


Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.


Qualities and Capabilities


The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, business administration, special education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Two years of experience working in vocational rehabilitation, integrated employment, case management, or special education can be substituted for a master's degree.
• A willingness to work occasional evening hours if needed
• Travel to local employment sites regularly
• Ability to develop and administer curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with adults with special needs.
• Demonstrated success using digital technology and the internet to achieve program goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Expressing Interest


A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where peopleregardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identitiescan participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.

We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.
Responsibilities

Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni.

Develop and implement plans and strategies to achieve graduate employment goals.

Conduct site visits for the express purpose of enhancing existing relationships with employers / sites and establishing new partnership opportunities;

Locate new employment sites, maintain contact with employers, and coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews, etc.).

Attend industry-related networking events to build potential employer database;

Coordinate and attend Job / Career Fairs; participate in campus and off-campus events, including graduation and marketing events;

Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate;

Maintain contact with graduates by generating follow-up calls, e-mails, texts, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and five years of related experience preferred.

Minimum of 2 years practical work experience (required). Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: job placement at a vocational school, college, or university; staffing agency, recruiter; government sponsorship agency; or marketing/sales.

Access to reliable transportation with the ability and willingness to travel.

Familiarity with the local job market. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence decision making.

Articulate in both verbal and written conversation.

Able to learn a variety of career concepts and explain them to others.

Benefits

Training & Development

Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)

Basic Life & Accident Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

401K Retirement Plan

SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our company believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any employees, applicants, or job seekers on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law. As part of our compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify your ethnicity and gender in the following section. The completion of this section is entirely voluntary. Your response to this section, or refusal to respond to this section, will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment with the company in any way. Please complete the information below, which includes the option to choose not to self-identify. This information will be kept confidential and separate from your application for employment and company personnel file. The information you choose to provide will be used solely for the purposes of EEO-1 reporting to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and will not be viewed by any hiring managers during the application process.

Essential Functions and What you will be doing:

+ Provide support services and special projects coordination in support of Training & Support's financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.

+ Conduct/coordinate staff training as assigned.

+ Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants, with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.

+ Fill-in for vacant direct service or administrative positions throughout the service areas covered by Workforce Development Division, including, but not limited to Case Manager, Job Coach, or Program Assistant.

+ Ensure and maintain accurate documentation of program operations. Open, review and maintain participant case files and documents according to Career Services policies and procedures.

+ Prepare reports and summaries according to Career Services policies and procedures and requirements of applicable funding and regulatory sources.

+ Oversee service activities and site operations as directed.

+ Prepare professional development plan (PDP) and engage in quarterly updates on progress in achieving goals.

+ Monitor and report on quality of services provided.

+ Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency's safety and security policies and procedures.

+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of program by identifying problem areas and implementing positive solutions.

+ Participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned.

+ Attendance at majority of targeted training forums (TTF)

+ Complete all Career Services core training

+ Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field and a minimum three (3)years of experience working in a program-related area.

+ An equivalent combination of academic and work experience with demonstrated skills may be considered.

+ Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

+ Working knowledge of case management, interviewing, and counseling techniques.

+ Experience with medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or economic disadvantage; community resources; and occupational information and job readiness.

+ Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Ability to facilitate positive actions and growth of participants in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing and organizational skills will be crucial to success.

+ Ability to be flexible in hours and work location (within the service area) to accommodate the needs of the Program and Goodwill.

+ Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.

+ Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and maintain clean motor vehicle report (MVR).

Working Environment Condition/Requirements:

+ The ability to push, pull and lift 20lbs. with or without accommodations.

+ Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting and carrying documents, handbooks and various supplies

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)