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| Job Number: |
12068541702 |
| Position Title: |
Career Counselor/ Implementation Specialist |
| Location: |
Los Angeles |
| Description: |
The SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Educational Fund, a Labor-Management Fund organized to provide educational and training opportunities for healthcare workers, has a position available for a Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist. This is a salaried, exempt position based in our Los Angeles office and reporting to the Assistant Director.
The Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist provides career counseling to and assists in developing and monitoring training programs for union healthcare workers. This individual works with Education Fund staff, unions, employers, employees, community colleges and instructors to develop, implement, and provide outreach for training programs. The Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist is responsible for developing recruitment and training materials and keeping required documentation of training programs and participants.
The Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist meets individually with participants to provide advice and guidance on career paths within the healthcare field. Additionally, the successful applicant will deliver workshops on counseling and support topics, as well as provide individual assessments, enrollment, case management and referral services to participants while maintaining relevant education plans, case files, tracking reports, and written compliance reports. Other responsibilities may include the processing of participant stipends, which includes the collection and analysis of forms and data. This individual will also communicate with Education Fund staff, unions, and employers regarding ongoing programs.
Travel to training locations, including overnight trips, may be occasionally required. |
| Required Skills: |
• Experience and knowledge to counsel members regarding college pre-requisites and requirements in the healthcare field,
• Knowledge of healthcare occupations and skill requirements,
• Commitment to working within a labor/management environment,
• Ability to conduct various forms of basic and vocational skills testing.
• Ability to work with a diverse membership is essential.
• Ability to work independently and develop relationships with educational institutions, unions, and healthcare employers,
• Flexibility to accommodate changing work requirements.
• Strong written, oral, computer, organizational and problem solving skills are critical for success in this position,
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and automobile in good working order required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience planning and implementing educational or training programs preferred
• 3 to 5 years general experience within a union, non profit, or healthcare environment preferred.
• A car, California drivers’ license and car insurance are also required.
Please send resume and cover letter to recruiter@seiu-uhweduc.org with “LA CC/IS” in subject line. |
| Required Education: |
BA required. Degree in education, career counseling, or other relevant field is preferred. |
| Salary: |
Mid-$50K plus generous benefit package |
| Position Available: |
06/28/2012 |
| Date Posted: |
06/28/2012 |
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| Contact Information: |
SEIU UHW & Joint Employer Education Fund
Peggie Frost
510.250.6830
Email resume and salary requirements to: recruiter@seiu-uhweduc.org
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