Category: Career Counselor

Educational and Career Counselor P/T

12/8/2017

Educational and Career Counselor (P/T)

The Education Fund of District Council 37 is seeking two part-time educational/vocational counselors to work primarily at our downtown facility during the evening programs commencing January 2018.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting workshops for students enrolled in classes and occasional workshops for non-enrolled members
Meet with students on an individual basis to provide academic and vocational advisement
Direct students to support services needed
Maintain detailed records of sessions
Designing counseling brochures, flyers and presentations
Making phone calls to members to follow up on placement, absence or other issues

Requirements:

Experience working in an Adult Education setting
Experience with educational and vocational counseling
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in a related field
Ability to work with a diverse population with varied abilities and needs
Familiarity with the TASC exam and CUNY assessment exams
Ability to travel within the five boroughs
Excellent communication skills required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is not a requirement but would be beneficial

To apply: send a resume and cover letter to: Patty Punch

Career and College Pathways Advisor P/T

1/18/2017

Career and College Pathways Advisor
The Pre College Academic Programming Department at LaGuardia Community College is seeking a Career and College Pathways Advisor. PCAP's mission is to increase adult students' success in pre-college, post-secondary training, and college degree programs.
Since 2006, PCAP has implemented the Bridge to College and Careers Program: an innovative outcomes-driven program that serves as a model for contextualized adult education programs around the country. The Bridge Program provides sector-focused, contextualized high school equivalency preparation for adults returning to school.

The Career and College Pathways Specialist is a lead member of the Pre-College Academic Programming team who works in and outside the classroom to provide college readiness services, comprehensive social supports and facilitate students' successful transition to and retention in postsecondary degree and training programs. The position requires evening hours 2-3 nights per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=LA-1607-001270

Career Navigator F/T

3/8/2016

About Phipps Neighborhoods:
Phipps Neighborhoods is a multi-service nonprofit, established in 1972, providing a comprehensive network of educational, work-readiness and community development programs to more than 10,000 children, teens and adults each year in targeted communities across the Bronx and Manhattan. These programs include: Head Start and Early Head Start, after-school, summer camp, literacy and ESOL, pre- HSE, college prep, work readiness, resident support, and adult/family programs.

Program:
Phipps Neighborhoods, in collaboration with Hostos Community College and Montefiore Medical Center, runs a Career Network Program for young people ages 18 to 26 to begin careers in the allied health services sector. Working closely with Hostos to develop the academic, classroom-based preparation required, coupled with hands-on internships and experiential learning at Montefiore Medical Center, Phipps Neighborhoods supports young people in exploring and identifying health care professions that would otherwise be inaccessible to them. Hostos Community College built an Introduction to Health Careers seminar to expose young people to various employment opportunities in the field. Montefiore Medical Center will provide career develop and exploration and an externship opportunity that is tailored to the specific needs of out of school youth so as to create a clear pathway to employment.

Position Overview:
The Career Navigator will be responsible for preparing our Career Network participants to acquire and sustain a career-oriented job. This person will cultivate new employment opportunities for young adults, facilitate interview preparation workshops, prepare resumes and cover letters, assist with college applications and create career plans with each student. They will also provide retention services for up to one year, ensuring that participants are staying on their career plan and accessing all employer and union benefits for which they are eligible. The Career Navigator will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that students are matched to appropriate job opportunities. He or she will:

Cultivate new employment opportunities for young adults in the healthcare field, with a goal to place 75 – 100 students per year into jobs (through current and new employer partners).
Liaise with current employer partners to strengthen partnership and smoothly transition students from training into job opportunities.
Work with individual students on a Career Plan, including setting short and long term goals, and planning the path for the student to meet those goals.
For students who choose to pursue higher education, assist with certificate registration and college applications for Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs.
Create and conduct job readiness workshops including but not limited to: resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, references and job application assistance.
Facilitate weekly empowerment workshop on the topic of college access.
Conduct site visits to Hostos Community College, Montefiore Medical Center and other employer partners during training and externship.
Provide retention services to all participants who are placed into jobs and certificate programs. Ensure employees are accessing all benefits through employer and union for which they are eligible.
Attend relevant workshops, conference, networking events and career fairs both internally and externally. Develop internal career fairs related to healthcare, as necessary.
Assist in intake process including reviewing applications, conducting interviews and case conferencing about new enrollees in the program.
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work or other appropriate field preferred.
At least 5 years of job development and youth development experience.
Some experience in teaching or facilitating classroom activities.
Knowledge of healthcare field preferred.
Strong communication skills-written and oral.
Must be flexible, enjoy working with at-risk young adults and have a strong initiative to work in a team.
Intermediate in Microsoft Office suite, Windows applications, internet and email required, experience with SalesForce helpful.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter in one document outlining your skills and experience to healthcareers@phippsny.org with subject line “Career Navigator.”

Career and Vocational Counselor F/T

7/29/2015

Turning Point Brooklyn is hiring a Career and Vocational Counselor, a full-time position that requires a flexible weekday schedule, including 2 evenings per week. This position will be the lead on providing job development and career advancement services for our ABE, HSE, and ESOL students, as well as Literacy Zone participants, all of whom are primarily youth, but also include adults and many immigrants. Counselors work closely with teachers and administrative staff to provide 360 degree service including, but not limited to, job placement support and retention, as well as cultivation of community partnerships in support of job opportunities. Outgoing personality needed, as well as an ability to connect with students.

Full job description will be posted at www.tpbk.org/careers.html the week of July 20. Expected start date is mid-August. Interested candidates should read the full job description and apply by emailing a resume and brief cover letter, with "Career and Vocational Counselor opportunity" in the subject line, to: edcenterjobs@turningpointbrooklyn.org .

Career Counselor (F/T)

11/28/2014

POSITION: Career Counselor - RBSCC Community Empowerment Center SALARY: Mid-30’s annually (Full Time)

JOB SUMMARY: The Career Counselor is responsible for providing participant assessment, career plan development and implementation, ongoing support, and engagement through all phases of the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct initial assessments, provide ongoing engagement/support, and ensure positive outcomes for a case load of approximately 25-40 participants. Assist program participants with career plans, résumé and cover letter writing, and job search. Verify participant eligibility, collect data, and provide documentation as required. Facilitate Career Development Workshops, soft skills seminars, educational classes and hard skills trainings

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires experience working in a career development or social service agency, ideally in a counseling/mentoring position. The Career Counselor should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience working in non-profit organizations.

APPLY: To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Pavel Madray at pmadray@rbscc.org

Career & Vocational Counselor (F/T)

10/9/2014

The Career & Vocational Counselor will be the lead on providing job development and career advancement services for our students (primarily youth, but also adults), as well as for Literacy Zone participants who are also youth and immigrants, and/or incumbent adult job seekers.
Counselors work closely with teachers and administrative staff to provide 360 degree service including, but not limited to, job placement support and retention.
Counselors are expected to attend staff meetings and trainings as needed. This is a full-time position that requires a flexible weekday schedule, including 2 evenings per week.
Full job description posted at www.tpbk.org/careers.html (please see "Career and Vocational Counselor"; all other Ed Center positions have been filled).
Interested candidates should read the full job description and apply by sending a resume and brief cover letter to: edcenterjobs@turningpointbrooklyn.org

Career Counselor (F/T)

10/9/2014

Career Counselor - RBSCC Community Empowerment Center
SALARY: Mid $30,000 annually (Full Time)
JOB SUMMARY: The Career Counselor is responsible for providing participant assessment, career plan development and implementation, ongoing support, and engagement through all phases of the program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct initial assessments, provide ongoing engagement/support, and ensure positive outcomes for a case load of approximately 25-40 participants. Assist program participants with career plans, résumé and cover letter writing, and job search. Verify participant eligibility, collect data, and provide documentation as required. Facilitate Career Development Workshops, soft skills seminars, educational classes and hard skills trainings
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires experience working in a career development or social service agency, ideally in a counseling/mentoring position. The Career Counselor should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience working in non-profit organizations.
APPLY: To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Pavel Madray at pmadray@rbscc.org

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