Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Work-Able Counselor, Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 4/8/08

Supervisor: Work-Able Program Coordinator
Department: Career Development Center

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in human services field with experience in counseling and assessment. Excellent organizational / written communication skills required.

Position Summary: Assists Work-Able Coordinator in development and implementation of Work-Able program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide counseling and assessment to Work-Able clients as per training and maintain contact as needed to monitor job progress and mental health symptoms. Provide follow-up counseling as needed during non-traditional business hours.
Identify and help to develop Work-Able employer network for placement of clients with mental illness who may require workplace accommodations.
Assist in the creation and implementation of Work-Able specific workshops.
Establish sources and contacts for recruitment of Work-Able clients.
Assist in the creation of Work-Able manuals, documents, etc.
Assist in the development of professional advisory board.
Assume other related duties as assigned.

TO APPLY: Contact: Julie Marx, Program Coordinator at jmarx@jfcspgh.org for more information and/or to submit a resume and cover letter.

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