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Job description
Primary Objectives of Position:
Under the general supervision of the Workforce Program Director, the
Career Advisor will be responsible for and maintaining a case management
process for justice involved individuals in coordination with
ReSpECTWORKS Leadership who are eligible for Pathway Home 2
(ReSpECTWORKS), Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or
other related programs. The Career Advisor is responsible for providing
quality job seeking and case management services to justice involved
individuals with a release date from a Correctional Facility. The Career
Advisor will provide support and assistance to program participants in
all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career
advancement. Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this
position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an
environment that is constantly evolving. The Career Advisor will
routinely visit Correctional Facilities after undergoing a background
check and training. This position requires an organized individual who
can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.
Duties
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential
functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal
duties that may be required. Southeast KANSASWORKS, Inc., reserves the
right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the
position at any time.
Provide consistent and intensive case management services to justice
involved individuals with release dates from Correctional Facilities
within the One-Stop system to include follow-up services;
Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce
programs. Assess jobseekers employment and training needs and abilities
through interviewing, testing and other methods;
Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any
participant information system as required, and any other database as
required by the One-Stop system and ReSpECTWORKS;
Counsel clients on the local labor market, available job opportunities,
training programs and other services provided by partners.
Facilitate an Initial, and Comprehensive Assessment, and create an
Individual Employment Plan with the job seekers input, to address
remediation of job-related barriers and/or deficiencies and identify
necessary skills to promote success in the program.
Document all participant contacts and activities in case progress notes.
Utilize proper tracking tools to ensure monthly contacts and appropriate
provision of services with customers.
Complete Contracts vouchers and other documents required for clients
entering training;
Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs or job
opportunities and follow-up on those activities;
Conduct initial assessments, orientation sessions, workshops, soft
skills training and other group presentations for job seekers;
Follow all policies, procedures and regulations related to eligibility
documentation; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of
eligibility documentation;
Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered job seeker
assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and
meets compliance requirements;
Attend and participate in all required virtual/in person meetings and
trainings for the ReSpECTWORKS program in coordination with key
stakeholders;
Provide and/or receive referrals for ReSpECTWORKS eligible individuals
to pursue enrollment into the ReSpECTWORKS program as well as WIOA when
applicable providing on-site or virtual services at the One-Stop centers
and/or in Correctional Facilities;
Build professional one-on-one working relationships with justice
involved individuals to assist in b eaking down barriers that are
hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment;
Maintain continuous communication and collaborative activities with
Business Service Representatives to set up Work Based Learning
Opportunities. Refer customers to in-house hiring events, job/career
fairs.
Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks. Participate in all staff related
events as required including but not limited to training, staff meetings
and individual supervision;
Respect and protect the privacy of participants when gathering,
recording, storing and sharing confidential information;
Complete all required reports;
Demonstrate efficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and
KANSASWORKS data base);
Performs other duties as as