EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: PD08-38 (Revised 7/1/08)
APPLY:	HOC, Attn: Human Resources Office 10400 Detrick Avenue Kensington, Maryland 20895
PHONE:	Email: hr@hocmc.org; Fax: 301-949-1248 240-773-9006 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE 240-773-9007 JOB HOTLINE
POSITION TITLE:	Resident Counselor III - Youth Coordinator Employment Initiative, Resident Services, Kensington, MD
DESCRIPTION & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position manages and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the HUD funded ROSS grant titled Youth Aiming for Careers. Targets low-income adolescent youth planning to enter or about to enter the job market. Develops promotional materials to recruit Public Housing Youth, interviews applicants and assesses skills, strengths and barriers to success. Provides ongoing case management to participants, organizes and implements pre-employment activities, workshops, seminars, identifies and utilizes the services of contractors and vendors with specialization in the employment arena to provide on-site services; links youth participants to vocational and academic opportunities at area training programs and community colleges. Assists youth in job search, development of resumes and interviewing skills. Conducts career fairs and other events to introduce potential job areas to participants. Facilitates job hiring among potential employers. Develops volunteer work experiences for participants to increase skill level and professional development of youth. Maintains accurate files on each participant, inputs data to compile and track accurate and timely statistical information. Works closely with Employment Initiative Program team members and other HOC staff. Requires a BA degree in Social Work or related field and a minimum of three years experience in job development services, youth services, and/or case management. Must be organized, dependable and detail oriented. Good oral and written communication skills. Must have a car and a valid driver’s license. Travel within Montgomery County is required. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends. Good computer skills An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Low income residents in Montgomery County with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. This is a Three-Year Term Position. Job Continuation is based on funding. HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:	Unlimited
STARTING SALARY: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: DRIVER’S LICENSE:	$43,394 (minimum) None Required License Required
POSITION NUMBER:	TS51, Grade 20
POSTING DATE:	June 25, 2008
CLOSING DATE:	Open Until Filled
*PLEASE NOTE: HOC Career and Term employees must submit employment applications within 10 business days of Posting Date in order to receive first consideration.