Are you passionate about nonprofit work? If you answered yes, then this opportunity to work as a full-time Vocational Education Specialist at Families Forward is the perfect fit for you! Not only will you get to work in the exciting field of nonprofit and social services, but you'll also have the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those in our community.

As a full-time employee, you'll be eligible for a competitive wage and generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. Join our social services team and be part of a culture that values growth and community impact!

OUR MISSION

Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.

Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

YOUR DAY AS A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST

As a Vocational Education Specialist at Families Forward, you oversee a group of clients and ensure that employment evaluation and planning services are completed within a specified timeframe. You interview clients to gather information about their work, education, and training history, and use a range of tests and evaluation tools to assess their interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and functional limitations. Additionally, you evaluate client responses to determine their organizational ability, perseverance, attendance, punctuality, flexibility, interpersonal skills, work habits, and communication skills.

Based on the results of various assessments, such as medical, mental health, substance abuse, and psychosocial assessments, you develop employment plans for each client. These plans may include employment and vocational training referrals, work experience program referrals, and appropriate job options. You communicate with other service providers within the company about your clients, and you document all client services and activities in our system. When necessary, you also prepare special reports.

Your hard work is crucial to the success of those we serve, and you take pride in your ability to provide such important social services to those in need!

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST?

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, education, or a related field

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our community members and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love for you to join our nonprofit!

HOW TO APPLY

If you think this social services job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. In fact, you can complete the entire application process in about three minutes. Good luck!

Location: 04240