Job Title: USJP Job Developer – Counselor
Department: Center for Economic Self Reliance
Urban Senior Jobs Program
Salary: $43,000 – $47,000
Reports To: USJP Project Director
Note: The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, color or handicap. Continued funding for this position is contingent upon annual appropriations.
Position Summary:
Works closely with the USJP Project Director in managing the Program. Responsible for the recruitment, proper assessment, training, accurate and timely documentation of program services, and counseling of Urban Seniors Jobs Program participants. Facilitates the development of appropriate IEP’s (Individual Employment Plans), provides employment coaching and follow-up. Serves as a liaison between the project and the host agencies to which participants are assigned.
Position Responsibilities:
- Identifies and recruits new host agencies as participant training sites and potential employers
- Recruits, interviews and conducts initial orientation of applicants
- Manages community service assignments and participant relationships to meet employment goals
- Develops an ongoing wait list of host agencies and participants to optimize performance level goals
- Responsible for the timely completion of participant assessments, case management notes and Individual Employment Plans (IEP)
- Enters data into the Department of Labor Database System Conducts internal audits.
- Provides training to staff.
- Facilitates participant orientation once participant eligibility is determined.
- Provides ongoing and personal employment-related counseling for participants through individual and or group sessions
- Identifies needed support services for participants to maximize unsubsidized employment success
- Provides ongoing assessment of participant skills and community service assignments and makes adjustment as needed
- Works with host agency supervisors on enhancing participant skills
- Provides follow-up support to participants once transitioned into unsubsidized employment
- Monitors participant progress at host agencies
- Follows- up with employers during unsubsidized employment
- Provides general supervision of participant staff on the participant skills assessment process related to training assignments
Perform other requested duties.
Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive
standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as
may be required.
Job Description
Center for Economic Self-Reliance
USJP Job Developer / Counselor
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Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and experience in counseling/case management and working with economically
disadvantaged workers and older adults. Demonstrated knowledge of the local workforce system, ability to
write and analyze data for reports. Must have strong computer skills.
- Mandatory Job Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of job training and employment programs and services
- Ability to manage and coach employees.
- Possess relationship building skills with external clients.
- Demonstrated ability to be creative, productive under pressure, deal with multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines within budget
- Must be able to work independently, setting priorities and objectives with minimal supervision
- Must be able to handle assignments quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines and handle confidential matters in a mature and responsible manner
- Must have excellent written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate with people in a variety of settings
- Must exhibit computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Must have positive and professional attitude when dealing with participants, host agencies, employers, consultants, and colleagues
- Must work with discretion, utilizing independent judgment and good decision-making skills
- Ability to travel
Physical Demand: Must be able to reach, stand and bend on occasion.
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies. Act 33/34 clearances
are required. An FBI criminal background check will also be required for candidates.
Application Procedures:
Submit cover letter, resume, and three work-related letters of reference to:
