Career Counselor, Adult Education

RiseBoro Community Partnership
BROOKLYN, NY
$22-$24 an hour
Full-time

Job Details

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide career development and job search counseling to adult literacy students in both individual and group settings.
  • Conduct an initial education and career plan, then provide ongoing support for each student.
  • Ensure that student progress is being tracked and properly documented.
  • Assist students in registering for the Department of Labor JobZone website as well as conducting other job search and placement activities.
  • Collaborate with the technology instructor to ensure that each student is assisted in the creation of a resume and general cover letter.
  • Maintain students’ portfolio.
  • Invite guest speakers from different career and education fields to speak with students about career options.
  • Meet with Program Director and Program Coordinator on a regular basis to discuss students’ progress and document tracking performance data.
  • Refer participants internally or externally for support services as needed to address their specific needs and follow-up to ensure services are being offered.
  • Work with student and partners to secure milestone verifications.
  • Complete other assignments as directed by Program Coordinator and Program Director.
  • During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, the Career Counselor will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilities.

COMPETENCIE

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Working knowledge of workforce development, career counseling and / or adult education preferred
  • Proficiency if Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
  • Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the student
  • Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  • Associates degree in Human Services or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • 30+ days ago
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