CAREER SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Career Specialist is experienced in providing career readiness services to domestic violence survivors, with a background in vocational and educational support. This role demonstrates strong writing, and public speaking skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a high-paced environment. The specialist is committed to Urban Resource Institute’s vision, with a deep understanding of trauma-informed services, public benefits systems, and the barriers faced by low-income and disenfranchised communities.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Career Specialist Resume
- Resume Writing
- Career Counseling
- Interview Preparation
- Job Search Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Talent Assessment
- Training Development
- Educational Counseling
- Labor Market Research
- Technology Proficiency
- Communication
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Motivational Skills
- Networking
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
Summary of Career Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Human Resources Management with 4 years of Experience
- Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same.
- Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of outreach services and activities, funding agencies, and community health care and vocational services.
- Skill in working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets and database software programs.
- Ability to train a variety of skills in varied environments, with different physical demands.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as time studies, case notes, safety rules, operating and maintenance, instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and create and present detailed and effective speeches and presentations.
- Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills, and carry out instructions in verbal and written format.
- Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.
2. BA in Sociology with 5 years of Experience
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures
- Knowledge of career counseling and guidance practices and trends
- Knowledge of community resources for internships, job shadowing, summer jobs, guest speakers and recruitment representatives.
- Knowledge of the principles of files, records and database management.
- Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state and PUSD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Skill in assessing and recommending individual career guidance, options and related coursework.
- Skill in developing, coordinating, scheduling, supervising and presenting information to large audiences at career fairs and recruitment promotions.
- Skill in developing partnerships between school and community groups to create job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships and summer jobs
- Skill in researching and maintaining current educational funding opportunities such as grants, internships, awards and scholarships.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and peripheral equipment.
3. BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience
- Detailed knowledge of University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of office systems.
- Ability to navigate the internet and electronic timecard system
- Ability to navigate computer networks (files, drives, and folders)
- The ability to perform basic mathematical equations
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems.
- Have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement.
- Ability to successfully direct multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Uncompromising attention to accuracy and detail with the ability to work independently and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Demonstrated trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach when working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse team, maintaining a healthy work environment for staff
4. BA in Psychology with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in a domestic violence or other related setting with experience working with domestic violence survivors on an individual basis.
- Working experience with survivors of domestic violence in a vocational and/or educational capacity.
- Experience delivering career readiness services to survivors of domestic violence. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Highly motivated, with proven capacity to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in a high-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Commitment to the vision and mission of Urban Resource Institute.
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to the public interest and an understanding of trauma-informed services.
- Knowledge of educational and employment barriers and resources for low-income and survivors of violence
- Understanding of public benefits systems.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities
- Strong writing and public speaking skills with an ability to manage and organize multiple projects in a busy, pressured working environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.