Career Advisor Opioid Grant
Career Advisor Opioid Grant
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Job Description
Overview
Salary $50000/year
Title: Career Advisor Northwest PA Opioid Grant
Classification: NonExempt
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someones life Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills
experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive forwardthinking and familyowned company where creativity
is encouraged Are you goal driven Then the Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team
oriented individual to join our spirited team.
Scope of Position:
To assist individuals affected by the opioid epidemic in securing and maintaining occupations that will provide both
a living wage and a solid direction forward. Serving a 6 county region in NWPA.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Build a professional oneonone working relationship with participants to help in eliminating challenges that are
hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment including assessment individualized attention and
coordination
Provide Career Coaching including the completion of the Individual Employment Plan (IEP) WIOA eligibility
CASAs and Career Mapping to enrolled participants
Accurately complete required documentation for WIOA enrollment
Provide workshops for participants residing in rehabilitation centers
Work directly in approved rehabilitation centers to provide services related to removing barriers to employment
Refer customers directly to the PA CareerLink for post rehabilitation services as part of their treatment plan
Responsible for participation tracking and monitoring data entry into CWDS in accordance with activity codes and
barrier identification and resolution
Update the CareerLink Referral Spreadsheet Report to provide status updates on new participants
Assist in the preparation of weekly project reports (participation placement etc.
Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for customers to hope for the future accept
themselves and provides tools for facing adversity
Provide referred customers with information on recover friendly employers in the region
Ensure recording keeping of all customer outreach and contacts through internal tracking systems
Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules
Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and followup
Provide individualized assessment of work family and personal development needs and opportunities
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
Maintain an organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients
Coordinate participant post exit retention services and accommodate participant work schedules
Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that postplacement contacts are made
as required by specific contract
Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
Maintain participant files as specified by contractor
Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Other opportunities as available
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
Demonstrated telephone computer and written communication skills
Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
Social Work college degree or equivalent experience required
Specialized Substance Abuse Mental Health or TraumaInformed Care training and/or experience required
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid drivers license vehicle and clean driving record required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
