DUTN0260525-0000
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2023-03-02T00:00:00
Anticipated Vacancy:Adult Education: Career Counselor/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) LOCATION(S): ALIQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, or related field or equivalent experience working with adults seeking career counseling; MSW preferred At least 6 months of counseling individuals or groupsCandidates should have knowledge of data bases, excellent organizational skills, knowledge of community resources, and willingness to help others;Report writing, exceptional communication skills (internal and external), and excellent listening skills Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. DUTIES: This is a grant-funded full-time position funded by revenue received through county, state and federal funding sources. Hours may vary.The purpose of this position is to ensure that participants attending literacy and/or career training have access to employment counseling and coordination services while attending Dutchess BOCES Adult Education programs. Job responsibilities:1. Instruction in Employment skills* At least Five (5) one-hour work skills training courses for students on the following topics: cover letters, resumes, applying to jobs (inperson or online).2. Career Counseling/Planning* Provide effective counseling for individuals/groups relative to understanding and overcoming problems/barriers regarding their course selection, educational, career, and/or personal goals, which includes writing/updating necessary agency or grant funding reports.* Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, career planning, post-secondary education and career pathways.* Counsel individuals to help determine next steps to overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting students' educational goals.*Identify cases involving domestic abuse or family problems affecting students and refer them to the appropriate entity/agency.*Encourage students to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals when necessary.*Provide crisis intervention if/when necessary.3. Case Management - Conduct follow-up appointments/phone calls with students to assist them with attendance in class, time management, and possible barriers to employment.* Maintain accurate and complete student records and case notes.* Provide community resources/referrals from partner agencies and attend various community meetings to showcase Adult Education Programs.* preform data entry and data base searches into ASIST and XenDirect Student Data Management databases.4. Community Outreach and Networking* Meet with students at the Dutchess One Stop Career Center, the DCFS offices, and other agency locations as needed to assist the student's progress. * Network at community events and committees as a representative of Dutchess BOCES as assigned.5. Employment Services and Follow-up* Posting jobs for students to apply to and network with area employers through job fairs, Chamber of Commerce events, and other opportunities throughout the year. * Collaborate with Dutchess BOCES ALI employees to organize at least one job fair to support participants in finding out about job opportunities.*Reach out to students between 3 and 9 months from program exit to record goal attainment, including furthering education and employment in a career field.TENATIVE START DATE: March 9, 2023GRADE LEVEL: N/A
Counselor
Dutchess BOCES
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed