Employment Counselor

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Employment Counselor.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Job Overview: Provide client service support to participants in accordance to rules and regulations as described in the following: *Conduct client intake, determine work readiness of clients through assessment and evaluation. *Provide assistance to clients through the development of an Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP) Employability Plan Development Tool (EPDT), Comprehensive Social Assessment (CSA) and other critical documents for client review and signature. *Ensure that clients have the appropriate and required mix of activities to meet work requirements. Refer to work activities and determine the need for other supportive services. *Provide career and employment counseling. *Enter client data and update program activities in AOSOS. *Document pertinent information on client progress in counselor notes. *Maintain confidential, thorough, documented files on clients. *Process timesheets. *Follow-up and monitor client participation in required work activities. *Coordinate with One-Stop Career Center, Social Services staff and other community agencies and WFNJ service providers. *Recommend sanctioning action for clients not in compliance with required activities. *Attend Fair Hearings as required. *Represent client at meetings and other functions. *Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelors Degree Previous social / human services experience Knowledge of technology and software proficiency Demonstrated experience in PC Office software Familiarity with WFNJ and One-Stop Career Center Programs, systems and services. Additional Requirements: Excellent analytical skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work in an ever-changing environment Pay rate: $18.00 per hour Work hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM; 1 Hour lunch All candidates with the above qualifications apply now for immediate consideration!