Career Development Specialist
$41,600–$45,760 year
On-siteWarner Robins, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct case management, vocational guidance, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities while delivering individualized counseling, life skills training, and crisis intervention. Interview participants regarding work history and goals, maintain comprehensive documentation, and prepare reports for funding sources. Coordinate supervision of caseloads, observe participants at community work sites, and ensure smooth transitions across services. Assist with contract administration on Robins Air Force Base and recruit eligible participants to ensure program financial sustainability. Maintain quality relationships with community partners and comply with federal and agency regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a social service, workforce development, rehabilitation counseling or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree in a vocationally related field and two (2) years of experience in counseling, linking with community resources, special education or instruction
- Working knowledge of case management, interviewing, and counseling techniques
- Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
- Experience with medical, psychological, social and vocational aspects of disability and/or economic disadvantage; community resources, occupational information and job readiness
- Must be proficient in the use of computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to facilitate positive actions and growth of participants in a flexible geographic work environment and working hours where self-direction, prioritizing and organizational skills are crucial to success
- Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals
- Must have access to and maintain reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
- The ability to push, pull and lift 20lbs. with or without accommodations
- Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and have a valid driver's license
- 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
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