PV #13-09 MFIP Job Counselor - Compensation: $15.86/hr -$18.34/hr in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

 
 
 
Position Number:   13-09
 
              
 Position Vacancy:    Regular Full-Time Position
 
 
Position:     MFIP Job Counselor                       Location:   Wadena WorkForce Center
 
 
Hiring Authority:  Craig Nathan                      Address:     Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.
124 1st Street SE, Suite 3
Wadena, MN  xxxx2
218-631-xxxx or 800-417-xxxx
FAX:  218-631-xxxx
 
Salary:   $15.86/hour to $18.34/hour
           
            Filing Deadline: October 25, xxxx at 4:30 P.M.
 
Primary Objectives of Position: Provides a variety of counseling services for the purpose of assisting agency clients to become self-supporting by planning for, securing and maintaining employment;To assist agency clients to meet MFIP participation requirements.
 
Required  Qualifications: Bachelor's degreein psychology, counseling,social services,or related discipline. English languageproficient. Must work effectivelyin team-structureddelivery system. Able to dealwith people individually or in groups. Abilityto communicate effectively bothverbally and in writing. No prior history of client abuse. Possess a valid driver's license.
 
Preferred Qualifications:  Exceptional written, verbal, analyticaland interpersonal skills. At least one yearof client serviceexperience. Knowledgeof computer programs andsoftware. Persons who are veteransor possess the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) will be given additional consideration.
 
Essential Functions:
1.        Conduct comprehensive assessmentto identifybarriers to employment and program service options.
 
2.      Assist clients to develop a meaningfulEmployment Plan for self-sufficiency.  
 
      3.    Assist clients to successfully implementtheir individual plans for self-sufficiencygoals.
 
 
      4.    Arrange for agency supportiveservices in program participation.
 
 
      5.   Utilize external resources and services to support MFIP client needs.
 
 
      6.   Attain or exceed prescribed performancestandards on a monthly basis.
 
 
      7.   Maintain documentation of client contacts and progress related to their individual plans.
 
 
      8.   Develops prospective worksite for clients scheduled to enter paid or unpaid work.
 
 
      9.   Interacts with Countyto coordinate services,conduct orientations and monitor clientprogress.
 
 
      10.   Maintain knowledge and understanding of MFIP policy requirements.
 
 
Other Responsibilities:   Performs other work related duties as assigned.
 
********************************************************************************   The RMCEP Application  for Employment, resume and cover letter must be received by October 25, xxxx, 4:30p.m. central time to be considered.  A RMCEP Applicationfor Employment may be picked up at anyRMCEP office or online at WWW.RMCEP.COM.  To receive a RMCEP Application for Employmentby mail, fax or e-mail call 218-846-xxxx or 1-800-492-xxxx.  Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. reserves the right to select those who will be interviewed from application information.
 
CEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Agency
Upon request, this information will be made available in an alternate form.