Employment Counselor, Brooklyn, NY
August 29
🏢 In-office - Brooklyn
Description
• Under supervision of the Employment Services Coordinator, assists participants in securing permanent employment. • Identifies, outreaches and recruits eligible participants for specific program population. • Conducts a thorough assessment of each participant’s education, work experience, skills, abilities, and qualifications. • Develops Individual Employment Plans for each program participant. • Evaluates participant’s progress of planned goals. • Provides intensive employment case management and linkages to specialized services. • Works closely with each participant on the development of a resume and other documents. • Plans, develops, and facilitates job search and job readiness training. • Identifies and resolves problems/barriers that hinder employability. • Provides post-employment services to program participants.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience in casework, or employment and training programs. • Associate Degree and four years of relevant work experience. • Ability to communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. • Ability to identify participant needs and appropriate support services. • Ability to motivate program participants. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to organize and prioritize work to be performed. • Must have computer skills in word and excel. • Must be available for evenings/weekend work. • Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle available for work.
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