Are you ready to drive local growth and make a true impact on your community? At CMJTS, we’re all about fostering self-sufficiency in our clients to help our economy thrive. We’re seeking passionate individuals like you, to help us make that happen!
Primary Objective of Position
This position will assist participants in identifying strengths, evaluating and overcoming challenges, in order
to obtain long-term employment and self-sufficiency. Contribute to a healthy, safe, and inclusive work
environment for all and support the agency equal opportunity and inclusion efforts.
Work Environment
CMJTS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CMJTS is committed to creating an
environment of inclusion where everyone is valued and has a sense of belonging. We work to confront and
eliminate the barriers racism has created, and to earn the trust of our community to create a culture of
accountability. We prioritize recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and retention practices that
reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Attributes
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A four-year college degree or equivalent experience in human services or a related field is preferred.
Human Services
Qualifications
Proficiency with personal computer usage, Microsoft Office products, email, and internet usage
Demonstrated case management skills
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with general public, participants (individuals and
groups), and internal staff
Highly organized and self-motivated to work independently and manage schedules efficiently
Knowledge of job search strategies (including coaching & career counseling)
Ability to support and motivate participants
Must be able to travel as necessary in a 75-mile radius with employee-provided transportation
Responsibilities
Identify and match participants to community resources that will support the participant
Direct delivery of services to participants; evaluate objectives, activities, time frames, and resources
Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain an up-to-date case file on each participant enrolled, which clearly shows the services being
provided and employment goals
Ability to coordinate outreach efforts that will result in recruitment of potential program participants
Ability to direct CareerForce visitors with online job-search and related activities
Maintain knowledge of internal data management systems, ensure timely and accurate entry of
information into these systems
Responsible to review, understand, and implement program and grant plans and procedures
Authorize and justify the expenditure for support services for individual participants based on their plan
and following appropriate policies and procedures for these expenditures
Effectively utilize training and support budgets for participants
Conduct initial enrollment interviews for participants, collect necessary personal data, and perform
assessments
Administer vocational testing and interpret test results
Coach and provide employment counseling to participants on issues such as career success skills,
interviewing, résumé writing, job search techniques, and job retention
Maintain contact with site supervisors, monitor participant’s progress, attendance, and payroll
procedures while participating in work-based learning opportunities
Notify participants of employment opportunities and conditions of employment
Build caseload through appropriate recruitment efforts
Participate in community outreach activities
Provide reports to agency as necessary
General familiarity with current social media channels and how to incorporate these channels into job search activities
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