Employment Counselor

Job Summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an individual to assist MFIP program participants with severe employment barriers in gaining self-sufficiency and employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active case load and develop employer relationships for placements
• Assist MFIP program participants in moving into the workforce and achieving self-sufficiency
• Work with diverse populations in an employment counseling or rehabilitation setting (preferred)
• Use intermediate computer skills including internet, email, Microsoft Office, and learn program specific software/database applications
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; possess strong interpersonal relations skills
• Multi-task and balance competing priorities; maintain attention to detail and organizational skills
• Work with clients experiencing stress, frustration, or difficulties; maintain a friendly and firm disposition
• Understand and apply concepts of boundaries, confidentiality, and empowerment in social work
• Have reliable transportation and knowledge of community resources
• Solve problems and build bridges between clients, employers, employees, etc.
• Assess participant needs and make recommendations for service; think analytically and creatively
• Work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions; relate effectively to people from various backgrounds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; significant professional experience may substitute for formal education at the discretion of the hiring manager
• Intermediate computer skills including internet, email, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn program specific software/database applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal relation skills
• Detail-oriented; able to recall significant amounts of information and document it
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities; maintain attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of community resources; sensitivity towards issues affecting employment
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations in an employment counseling or rehabilitation setting (preferred)
• Intermediate computer skills including internet, email, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn program specific software/database applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal relation skills
• Detail-oriented; able to recall significant amounts of information and document it
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities; maintain attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of community resources; sensitivity towards issues affecting employment
• Reliable transportation