Career Specialist

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionJoin our dynamic team as a Career Specialist and assist a small caseload of clients in navigating the job search process, teach key skills in resume building, interview preparation and communication skill building; in addition to building relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients.What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference....Manage a small caseload of clients who are in search of employment and match job responsibilities with clients' skills and experience Research internet, newspapers and other resources for job leads for clients Attend job fairs and conferences where suitable contacts can be madeTrack each clients individual career tracks and progressProvide on-site support for clients' as they learn to navigate the job search process and the responsibilities of each role they express interestLearn and demonstrate respect for the roles of partner agencies (Sheriff's Department, Parole, Probation, etc.) at your site; our job is to be a resource to these other agenciesRespect boundaries between treatment and securityDriving is requiredImportant Health and Wellbeing Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of EmploymentBlue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental InsuranceEye-Med Vision BenefitsEmployer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMedical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)Additional BenefitsRetirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)Opportunities for Student Loan ForgivenessMileage reimbursementExtensive Training ProgramMonthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)Supervision for Licensure and SpecializationsImmediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU TrainingsOpportunities for Certification in Evidence Based PracticesRequirementsRequirements Bachelor's degree in Education, Rehabilitative Counseling, Counseling or Human Services requiredMinimum of 2 years teaching or counseling experience requiredExpected to be familiar with local resources and model pro-social behaviorBay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.Contact Informationrecruitment@857-374-5669

Created: 2025-02-01