Career Counselor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments to identify clients’ employment interests, skills, work history, strengths, and barriers to employment.
• Develop individualized employment and career plans that support clients in achieving their professional and personal goals.
• Provide career counseling, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, job search strategies, and workplace readiness training.
• Assist clients with job applications, interview scheduling, employment placement, and follow-up support after securing employment.
• Work with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and other socioeconomic barriers to employment.
• Collaborate with case managers, substance use counselors, social workers, housing specialists, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive client services.
• Refer clients to vocational training, educational programs, GED preparation, certification courses, and workforce development opportunities.
• Connect clients with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities suited to their skills and needs.
• Provide ongoing support to help clients overcome barriers such as transportation, housing instability, gaps in employment history, and limited access to resources.
• Utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based approach when working with clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, employment plans, referrals, progress, and outcomes.
• Monitor client progress toward employment goals and maintain records to meet program requirements and performance targets.
• Advocate for clients and promote self-sufficiency, accountability, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in career counseling, workforce development, employment services, case management, or social services.