Orientation Specialist

Position Summary:

Provide interactive and motivational orientation to HRA PACE participants in-person and remotely, including administering and scoring assessment tests. Assist in providing additional workshops including job preparation, sector-based overview and instruction, job search assistance, on-line applications and resume preparation. The Orientation Facilitator will work to develop and enhance clients’ work-related skills in preparation for job placement or other engagement activities in the HRA PACE model.

Essential Functions:

●     Facilitate daily motivational orientations for newly referred HRA PACE clients by offering in-person and remote services.

●     Conduct orientation and workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate materials, integrating vocational concepts and professionalism in a classroom setting. Conduct interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.

●     Support in conducting workshops on self-assessment. Introduce on-line tools that are used in a group setting. Assessment workshop topics include interest, skills, values, etc.

●     Assist with job readiness workshops for program participants on such topics as: resume preparation and writing, introduction to business sectors, online job applications and follow up, job search tools, using email, interviewing skills, workplace ethics, soft skills and business conduct, networking and financial literacy.

●     Coordinate with Career Service Coordinators (CSC) to transition clients to the one-on-one intake process immediately following orientation.

●     Support in administering and scoring the TABE Test, SABE & Best Literacy assessments.

●     Maintain and execute documentation, case notes and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.

●     Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.

●     Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required with at least 3 years related work experience; associate degree in education, vocational rehabilitation or social-service related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required; experience working with public assistance population preferred.

Salary $45,000