Career Consultant

Make a Difference Every Day – Join the Charles Lea Center as a Career Consultant

Do you have a heart for helping others and a passion for making a meaningful impact? At the Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, SC, we’re looking for compassionate, energetic individuals to join our team—where every day is an opportunity to support people with disabilities in living full, independent lives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $17.51


• Consistent schedule: 1st shift Weekday


• Paid training and growth opportunities

Outstanding Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Sick Leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free onsite wellness clinic

First Shift Availability Required

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum Associated Degree in Human Services or related field or High School Diploma plus 3-5 years of relevant experience.


• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to attain CESP credentials after one year of employment in the CCN department.
  


• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Therap.


• Valid driver’s license and Social Security number


• Basic computer and documentation skills


• Ability to pass required background and reference checks

About the Role: 

To identify and secure job placement by matching the person’s employment skill level with their job interest. To develop career advancement opportunities for people supported through the Charles Lea Industries and Services and South Carolina Department of Social Services. To initiate and manage referrals and outreach opportunities to support employment skill training with competitive employment being the overall goal.

Essential Duties:

• Assist people supported in achieving their career goals by implementing person-centered
  employment/vocational plans.


• Community networking in order to increase caseload and employment opportunities.


• Complete Informational Interviews by becoming a salesperson for the person supported to employees and perspective employers.


• Attend and chair meetings on behalf of the individuals supported.


• To work with South Carolina Department of Social Services and the Department of Disability and Special Needs through a referral process in obtaining applicants.


• To attend the annual providers meeting and trainings as scheduled.


• To document service as rendered according to the DSS and DDSN protocol and standards.


• Work with businesses, agencies and organizations to increase education around hiring people with disabilities and remove employment barriers related to community integration and independence.


• Participate in pre-employment job training sessions with employers in order to effectively ascertain training supports for each DSS or DDSN placement.


• Communicate effectively with interagency personnel, stakeholders and other natural supports to assure a clear understanding of each supported person’s progress and needs for continued support and successful job experience.
  

Goal Oriented Supports and Training:

• Will use assessments to determine goals that are monitored for job success.


• Pursue opportunities to expand knowledge of and experience in the development of skills needed for employment and develop supports/tools to implement.


• Promote the use of technology for skills acquisition and maintenance of employment skills.


• Provide training opportunities to ensure that all employment personnel are knowledgeable of and demonstrate best practices for employment services.


• Coordinates documentation requirements of Employment Path.
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position provides employment training and support in day program settings, community work sites, and other community-based environments. Regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, copiers, and filing systems, is required.

Employees must be able to communicate effectively, including speaking and hearing, and regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, and use their hands to perform job duties.

The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with the transfer and positioning of individuals as needed to support program participants. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Travel 

Travel for recruiting, meeting and job placement efforts is required.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a meaningful career, we’d love to meet you! Fill out our quick, mobile-friendly application today and take the first step toward joining a team that’s changing lives.

Charles Lea Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.