Fitness Instructor

Provides eligibility determination, career planning, employment counseling and intensive case management to clients. Conducts vocational and educational assessment. Provides resume development assistance, identify appropriate skills training and follow up services. Arranges for supportive services as appropriate and make referral to financial, mental health and family needs. Develops and conducts workshops preparing participants for job readiness. Maintains confidential case records, enters data into the computer system and prepares reports as required by local, state and federal agencies. Provides up-to-date information on Federal employment regulations in response to questions from participants and general public. Makes community-based presentations to enhance awareness of JobLink services. Evaluates participant's progress in individual employability development plans. Assists participants in the completion of applications, arranging for physical and work permits. Collects and compiles data concerning background information on clients, enrollments, placements and terminations. Complete srequired management information forms, participants’ records and program reports. Attends team meetings and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum & Additional Requirements At least one year of experience in vocational guidance and counseling; and completion of college-level courses in social science, guidance and vocational counseling, human service delivery systems, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications Good knowledge of employment and training activities, services and delivery systems; good knowledge of counseling and guidance principles and practices in group and individual settings; working knowledge of the area's labor market needs and how the BRAC workforce can fulfill the local market demand; ability to indentify relevant problems and needs of population group and to plan appropriate services in employability development; ability to maintain effective relationships with local agencies and organizations; ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations to ensure adherence to Federal, State, local and agency standards, guidelines, regulations, policies and laws; ability to develop and maintain accurate records related to participant activities and services; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Notes

This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2009.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability. We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!

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When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on my application and the "Supplemental Questionnaire." This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for this position with the City of Alexandria. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information in my application may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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Do you have at least one year of experience in vocational guidance and counseling?

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Have you completed college-level courses in social science, guidance and vocational counseling, and/or human service delivery systems?

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Please list those related courses.

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If you qualify for this position based upon an equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; please describe that equivalent level of experience or training.

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Do you have a strong knowledge of employment and training activities, services and delivery systems?

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Please describe your level of experience with counseling and guidance principles and practices in group and individual settings.

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Do you have a working knowledge of the area's labor market needs and how the BRAC workforce can fulfill the local market demand?

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• No

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Do you have the ability to indentify relevant problems and needs of population group and to plan appropriate services in employability development?

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• No

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In this position one must have the ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations to ensure adherence to Federal, State, local and agency standards, guidelines, regulations, policies and laws. What experience have you had in this area? Please describe.

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