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Placement Specialist

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RECRUITMENT ID: C699
DEPARTMENT: Center on Disabilities
SALARY/TIMEBASE: $3519-5002 mo. (Hiring Range: up to $4560 mo.)
GENERAL INFORMATION: Temporary – renewable, end date to be determined
Duties:

Under general supervision, establishes contacts and develops relationships with employers throughout the greater Los Angeles area as part of the California State Department of Rehabilitation funded WorkAbility IV contract; develops and maintains a collaborative relationship with the Career Center; provides employment preparation services including job search, resume development, master application and cover letter coaching; develops and coordinates all aspects of the internship program within the WorkAbility IV project; develops and delivers career services workshops; collects data, writes required reports and provides evaluation feedback for program improvement and future program needs; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in career counseling, social services, educational psychology, or other related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Equivalent to two years of recent full-time work experience with career services and people with disabilities in a college or directly related program for job placement, rehabilitation, or program administration. 
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of job skills, workplace accommodations, training theory, and methods for student progress assessment; practical and working knowledge of curriculum design and implementation including designing teaching aids and audio-visual materials.  Ability and specialized skills to: advise students individually and in groups on complex student and job related matters; interact effectively with employers in the placement of students with disabilities; establish and maintain liaison and work with community agencies, government agencies, and professional organizations; and establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and employers.

Initial Review begins March 17, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.
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