CAREER PLACEMENT COUNSELOR

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Career Placement Counselor

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Under general supervision, guides job seekers with disabilities in developing career goals, assisting with the job search, networking, resume writing, and interviewing skills. In addition, the position assists with career alternatives (career change or starting a business); and performs related duties as required.

Number of Positions: 1

· Develops and leads job-readiness coursework (resume writing, interview practice, employer research, and networking).

· Guides clients through transitional work experience and advancement.

· Works with clients to develop career goals and identify steps to accomplish desired outcomes.

· Provides job search assistance and supports the development of job search.

· Maintains detailed records about clients, program, and employer development.

· Understands referral processes with training providers to connect clients to job opportunities.

· Evaluates and utilizes clear, industry-informed criteria for what it means to be “work ready” and “job search ready” and use a consistent process for ensuring that clients meet those criteria.

· Maintains daily documentation of clients file in adherence to program guidelines and requirements, using case management tools and other protocols, in adherence with professional guidelines.

· Connects clients to needed community supports and resources to assist with basic work readiness (e.g., transportation, childcare, clothing, work equipment), or career advancement (peers, alumni, mentors, and business and other partners).

· Partners with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago to assist students with disabilities in finding internships and long-term employment.

· Participates in personal and professional job development and skill-building opportunities.

· Collaborates with other operating departments, non-profits, and community-based organizations.

· Provides counseling to individuals on their rights and legal protections under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, including making and navigating the reasonable accommodation process and other accommodation needs through all stages of the employment process.

· May require travel to different locations throughout the City of Chicago.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Address: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities: Career Center

2102 W. Ogden Avenue

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday – Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or Doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling, plus three (3) years of professional career counseling experience,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Human Services or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of professional career counseling experience

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide a valid US Driver’s License at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The candidate that possesses the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor