Career Advisors, United Communities Southeast Philadelphia

Posted by on September 28, 2009

[posted 9/14/2009]

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia and Diversified Community Services – Career Advisors.

These two community-based nonprofits based in South Philadelphia, working with other project partners, seek two full-time Career Advisors to implement a pilot job readiness and placement program to connect under-employed adults to the green job sector.

Key duties include:  enroll/assess candidates; conduct job readiness/workplace curriculum (both group and individual sessions); assist trainees in accessing community resources (refer and track referrals to assist trainees overcome any identified barriers to employment), and provide follow-up services.  Qualifications:  Associate Degree, BA preferred; at least 3 years of teaching, career counseling and/or job placement with adult population experience required;  must be self-starter;  flexible and comfortable with launching a new program.  Salary range: high 30s plus full time benefits including sick/vacation leave, health/dental insurance and retirement plan.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@ucsep.org.