Employment Counselor

Position Title: Employment Counselor I
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Lunch Duration: 1 Hour Unpaid
Report Location: 1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly Training Orientations via Webex or in-person for job seekers interested in training.
• Review client background to determine eligibility based on funding source requirements.
• Assist clients in formulating an Employability Development Plan/Individual Service Strategy to improve their chances of gaining paid employment.
• Counsel clients on employability skills, job search techniques, and occupational/career choices to promote self-insight.
• Refer clients to necessary supportive services.
• Collect and submit eligibility documentation to ETS Management Information Systems Unit.
• Collaborate with staff, community agencies, training institutions, and OJT employers to implement the client’s Employability Development Plan/Individual Service Strategy.
• Review and collect client timesheets, ensuring appropriate signatures and approving hours.
• Maintain frequent contact with clients to ensure successful progress through training and job search to unsubsidized employment.
• Provide follow-up assistance as needed.
• Enter all required data into NJDOL and ETS database systems for performance tracking.
• Complete and submit weekly, monthly, and other necessary reports.
• Maintain both electronic and paper files on all clients, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of documentation.
• Participate in recruitment activities, such as career/job fairs, WARN sessions (lay-off meetings), and other outreach events.
• Represent the agency at meetings and functions as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education.
• 1-2 years of experience in social/human services. Government or non-profit experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License, with the possibility of using a personal vehicle.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with video conferencing and e-signature platforms is essential. Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Strong coaching, counseling, and training skills, with the ability to deliver presentations to various audiences.
• Knowledge of appropriate work behavior and ability to model such behavior for participants.
• High level of flexibility, problem-solving skills, and self-management abilities.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while being eager to learn.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment, education, training laws, labor laws, and Unemployment Insurance laws is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.99 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $23