RKBN0326158-0000
2024-11-14T00:00:00
2024-11-04T00:00:00
Rockland BOCES has an immediate vacancy in our Adult Education program. POSITION: Career Counselor for Adult/Dislocated Worker Services for the Rockland Works Career Center Grant Funded Program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Conducts intake and assessments for potential participants to determine eligibility and suitability for vocational, educational, and employment programs offered through the Rockland County Career Center and partnersApproves, monitors, and oversees participants in various programs and activities, high school equivalency and vocational classes; provides assistance to participants, including referral to other agencies and placements in training programs and/or supportive servicesFacilitates educational workshops for participants on workplace skills such as resume writing, leadership, and professional development; conducts job searches and one-on-one resume building meetingsParticipates in informational meetings with students/clients and/or agencies or service providers regarding vocational training efforts and employment opportunities in the communityMaintains participant program records, both hard files and OSOS records; develops and updates individual employment plans; completes reports and compiles statistics, as required;Interfaces with other agencies such as ACCES-VR and BRIDGES to support individuals with disabilities and those who have been involved with the justice systemPerforms job matching and referrals for businesses affiliated with the Rockland County Career CenterDevelops and maintains good communication with other programs and BOCES divisions to facilitate intra agency referrals and collaborationOther duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field such as School Counseling, School Psychology, Education or Social Work preferred. NYSED certification in area listed or Adult Education Certification required. Experience in the Workforce Development field is a plus.WORK YEAR: 12 months
Counselor
Rockland BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed