Career Consultant

Company Description MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center is a one-stop career resource that provides job search support for job seekers and recruitment assistance for employers across the Cape and Islands. Role Description The Career Consultant provides a variety of educational, vocational, and personal counseling services (which may include outreach, intake, assessment, counseling, educational, vocational, and technical instruction) to JTEC adult participants relative to their future employability. Designs, plans, implements, facilitates, and teaches group and individual career skills workshops. Completes the client’s applications, assesses client potential using established methods and develops a realistic training and employment plan. Monitors client’s progress and activities. Works closely with community organizations, staff, and supervision personnel to ensure a smooth flow of services to the client. This is an in-person position, Monday thru Friday. Major Duties Include Accurately records information about work history, work and training related issues/barriers, income and other data needed to determine eligibility and appropriateness for services. Assists clients in developing a realistic career/employment plan by reviewing client’s educational background, test results work experience and occupational interest through the assessment process. Continues to develop and maintain clients’ career/employment plan and writes narrative reports to document client’s progress and counseling sessions throughout enrollment and for specified periods after termination in order to enhance and achieve job retention. Plans, coordinates, facilitates, and provides individual and group workshops to participants covering a variety of personal, vocational, and educational related topics. Works closely with the Staffing Executives/OJT Vendors and participates on a regular basis as a member of the Case Management Team to follow the progress of clients seeking employment. Works with the client to develop and improve job seeking and job retention skills. Responsible for managing a substantial client caseload and ensuring positive program outcomes that are in compliance with WIOA performance standards, applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Suggested Training and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required. Three years direct related experience in counseling, i.e., guidance counselor, drug or rehabilitation counselor, or employment counselor required. Any combination of education or training which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Related teaching experience desired. Valid driver’s license and own transportation required. Salary Range $52,000 and $58,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center