Adult Education Career Counselor P/T

PT Adult Education Career Counselor, RiseBoro Community Partnership 
 
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 

Candidates can apply directly on our website, under our careers tab. The salary for the career counselor (PT) is 22-24/hour.