This job is located in Skowhegan, but may occasionally work in Augusta. This position conducts structured interviews with TANF participants to identify the individual’s strengths and barriers to employment, culminating in a written report to DHHS which summarizes assessment information and recommends resources to help the participant move toward employment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, organizational skills, knowledge of community resources, and excellent writing skills are required. This is a very independent position; a history of employment that demonstrates strong people skills and good self direction is critical. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Some experience in human services preferred.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Requires a professional level of knowledge in vocational counseling with individuals with disabilities, including youth and people with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disabilities. Must be able to evaluate employment capabilities of program participants at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related fields.
Requires six to twelve months of progressive experience working with persons with disabilities necessary to learn community resources relating to the potential employment of persons with disabilities and to determine potential employers for such persons.
Requires analytical ability necessary to determine community resources available to assist in training and placement of persons with disabilities for work in the private and public sectors.
Requires interpersonal skills necessary to persuade various employers to participate in training and employment programs for persons with disabilities. Must coordinate needs of individual employers with available community resources.
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