Social Work Rehabilitation - Vocational Training Specialist

Community Work Services, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Social Work Rehabilitation - Vocational Training Specialist to assist program participants with their job search in the Boston, MA area. This human services position earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture, we offer our Social Work Rehabilitation - Vocational Training Specialists the following benefits:

• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• A future mom's program
• A 403(b) plan
• An employee assistance program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time vocational rehabilitation position in social work with our nonprofit works the day shift during business hours.

As a Social Work Rehabilitation - Vocational Training Specialist in social work, you're responsible for preparing our program participants for interviews and job retention. You assist participants in writing effective resumes, finding job opportunities, and preparing applications that lead to interviews. Using your superb counseling skills, you coach participants through the entire job search process. By effectively managing a substantial caseload, you support clients through proactive coaching to help them retain employment for a one-year placement.

Additionally, you teach our job readiness course, which involves conducting practice interviews. When conducting practice interviews, you provide feedback to clients as well as monitor and report on their progress. You also teach low-income individuals how to find job opportunities and help them evaluate the appropriateness of specific jobs. Using your excellent communication skills, you develop relationships with employers you refer candidates to as well as conduct routine outreach to employed clients over the phone and in person.

You provide referrals for community resources and help clients deal effectively with situations at work or home that might otherwise adversely affect their employment. As needed, you maintain manual and digital client records and complete required documentation in a timely manner. Having a job that uses your exceptional counseling skills to provide important vocational rehabilitation services to clients brings you great fulfillment, which is why you thrive in this position!

ABOUT COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES

Community Work Services was founded in 1877 as the Cooperative Society of Visitors Among the Poor of Boston to provide services to the poor in Boston and address the roots of poverty through employment, education, and housing improvements. Our founder, Annie Fields, was a transitional figure in the development of a professional social-service network by applying business principles and efficiency to benevolent activities and charity work. Today, our mission is to help people who face employment barriers to obtain work and achieve self-sufficiency through innovative job training, placement, and support services.

Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL SOCIAL WORK REHABILITATION - VOCATIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

• Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail
• Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Friendly - able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communicator - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient - can balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SOCIAL WORK REHABILITATION - VOCATIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

• Valid class D Massachusetts State driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, social work, or a related field
• Familiarity with Boston area businesses, providers, and resources
• 1+ years of experience in a human services or community-based setting

Experience with curriculum development and teaching is preferred. Bilingual would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as a Social Work Rehabilitation - Vocational Training Specialist!

Location: 02114