Employment Counselor

Position Description: The Employment Counselor provides direct employment counseling services to the American Indian community and the Ramsey County American Indian Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants. This person will undertake various responsibilities associated with the delivery of culturally appropriate employment counseling services.

Major Areas of Responsibility: The Employment Counselor will assist participants in developing job seeking and work skills, host group meetings and culturally appropriate workshops, and collaborate with employers, educational professionals and community agencies.

Specific Job Tasks: • Interview participants to determine eligibility and assess employment and educational status and goals. • Develop individualized plans for participants that address employment and education barriers and structure their activities toward their goals. • Provide vocational counseling and information to include education and/or employment options, community service providers, building job seeking and retention skills and goal setting. • Provide follow-up and support services to individuals and employers by monitoring participants’ progress in implementing their employability plan and reaching established goals. • Attend meetings and required trainings by the AIFC and Ramsey County. • Maintain accurate case records and documentation relating to the participants assessments, plans/goals, referrals to resources, and support services. • Support and adhere to established policies and procedures of the American Indian Family Center and Zuya Wo Ohiya (Journey to Success) Employment Services program. • Support the work of AIFC volunteers and interns. • Provide other duties as assigned.