Role OverviewThe Employment Counselor provides services for job seekers to assist them in becoming job ready and achieving their employment goal. The role involves advising customers on job search methods and interview processes, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing career action plans. The counselor works in a team approach to determine customer suitability for participation in various programs and services.
What You Will Do
Provide information, assistance, and guidance to customers on job search methods, job interview processes, and identifying solutions to real or perceived barriers to employment. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop career action plans to help customers achieve their employment goals.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of full-time professional experience in employment counseling, vocational counseling, or educational counseling. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Requirements
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in employment counseling, vocational counseling, guidance, placement counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling
- Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the required experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee benefits and rewards
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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