Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Career Consultant
Do you have a heart for supporting people with disabilities while having fun at work and making a difference? If so, please read on!
The Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, SC is hiring a full-time Career Consultant.
The Career Consultant position earns an hourly wage of $17.00/HR.
We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401(k), paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and a free onsite wellness clinic! We also offer full paid training.
ABOUT THE CHARLES LEA CENTER
The Charles Lea Center has been supporting people with disabilities for over 50 years. We are devoted to helping each person be part of the community where they Live, Work, & Play.
Person-centered thinking is at the core of our values. We truly care and work hard to meet the needs of the people that we support and our employees. Our employees love the work they do each day because they see the difference they're making in people's lives!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAREER CONSULTANT:
As a Career Consultant, you will identify and secure job placement by matching the person's employment skill level with their job interests. You will develop career advancement opportunities for people supported through the Charles Lea Industries and Services and the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Also, initiate and manage referrals and outreach opportunities to support employment skill training with competitive employment being the overall goal, and assist people supported in achieving their career goals by implementing person-centered employment/ vocational plans. Participate in pre-employment job training sessions with employers to effectively ascertain training supports for each DSS or DDSN placement, work with businesses, agencies, and organizations to increase education around hiring people with disabilities and remove employment barriers related to community integration and independence.
You find it very rewarding to help people with disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid Driver's License and Social Security
- Associate degree in Human Services or High School Diploma with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience
- Proficient in computer skills and able to type more than 70 WPM
- Demonstrate the willingness and ability to attain CESP credentials after one year of employment in the CCN department
- Frequent Travel for recruiting, meetings, and job placement is required
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass multiple background screenings to include:
- Background check
- DMV 3-year driving record
- Medicaid Exclusion
- Child Abuse/Sex Offender Registry
- Fingerprint (SC resident less than one year)
- 3 written professional references
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, utilize industrial equipment while performing on the job training with employees and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for the Career Consultant position, please fill out our initial application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 29307