CAREER COUTURE ADVISOR 3774

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class provides services to participants in the Career Couture Program for underprivileged job-seekers in the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs. The work involves promoting the program at public events, soliciting donations of clothing and services, personally assisting clients in their selection of interview-appropriate attire, and maintaining records. The incumbent assists in establishing policies and procedures, developing long term plans, and in evaluating program performance. Performance is reviewed by supervisors for effectiveness and adherence to departmental practices and policies. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Organizes clothing drives and hosts onsite recruitment at retail stores, community events and local businesses;

Communicates program information at job fairs and other community outreach efforts;

Solicits and accepts donations of clothing, shoes, jewelry, dry cleaning and grooming services;

Sorts and displays clothing in the Career Couture Office;

Schedules appointments and personally assists clients in selecting appropriate attire;

Addresses issues of personal grooming and hygiene that may be a barrier to employment;

Makes referrals to agencies offering free products and services to enhance clients’ employability;

Maintains an inventory of donations and keeps participant databases, including necessary documentation under Workforce Investment Act regulations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of acceptable grooming and dress standards for job applicants; good knowledge of available private and public sector sources of clothing and services that may be donated; skill in evaluating needs and offering employability suggestions in a sensitive manner; ability to keep basic records and produce associated reports; ability to establish effective working relationships with representatives of the private sector and public agencies; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good judgment, tact, and empathy in dealing with sensitive human problems; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor’s Degree; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 4 years of experience in a position involving community service, public relations, donation solicitation or retail management; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Upon appointment and during employment in this title, may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

R 01/01/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 01/15/20