Career Counselor

Company Description

The Passaic County One-Stop Career Center is a public non-profit organization serving the residents of Passaic County, New Jersey. Overseen by the Workforce Investment Board of Passaic County, the organization is dedicated to empowering individuals to secure meaningful and productive employment. With strong connections to the business community, the center focuses on workforce development initiatives that align with local economic needs. The organization values innovation and collaboration in providing career services to the community.

Role Description

Under direction, is responsible for providing a variety of individual career counseling and related employment services to jobseekers such as job development, training, testing, and counseling services. Determines customer eligibility for a variety of workforce development programs. Provides comprehensive evaluation of employment and training needs. Assesses customer skills by interviewing, testing and other methods. Assists customers with career planning and career decision-making process. Provides labor market and career information. Utilizes a case management model to enable individuals to find appropriate vocational or occupational training. Monitors and records participant data into multiple management information systems. Provides reports as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year counseling experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, credibility and professionalism
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow federal, state and local policies and regulations
• Ability to work and collaborate with diverse populations
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to respond to requests and manage difficult situations
• Proven basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in counseling, education, psychology or allied field

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person