Employment Counselor
New Bedford, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Key Duties and Responsibilities
RESEA Service Delivery
- Conduct RESEA initial and final reviews including intensive one-on-one career action planning and job search assessments (in-person or virtual).
- Review and evaluate claimant work search activities; provide guidance on effective job search strategies and proper completion of work search logs.
- Educate customers on RESEA requirements labor market tools and job search expectations.
- Assist customers with Mass JobQuest registration and navigation of online job search tools.
- Address basic unemployment insurance questions and refer customers to appropriate unemployment services when needed.
- Triage customers to appropriate service pathways (self-directed vs. staff-assisted).
- Promote career center services and available resources to ensure customer engagement.
- Ensure accurate and timely MOSES data entry and documentation for all RESEA activities.
Case Management & Career Counseling
- Manage a caseload of participants providing individualized coaching counseling and mentoring.
- Assess participant skills work history education and employment barriers; develop strategies to support employment outcomes.
- Develop and maintain individualized employment plans with short- and long-term goals.
- Conduct ongoing one-on-one meetings focused on job search job readiness training and employment retention.
- Monitor participant progress from initial engagement through job placement retention and advancement.
- Maintain regular contact with participants to address employment challenges and provide continued support.
Job Readiness & Participant Support
- Review resumes and provide basic feedback; refer customers to workshops or advanced career services as needed.
- Facilitate access to training opportunities education programs and career advancement resources.
- Provide information on in-demand occupations local labor market trends and employer expectations.
- Support participants in improving job readiness and employability skills.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources and supportive services to address participant needs.
Program Tracking & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant records in electronic systems and files including service history and supportive services.
- Track participation attendance and progress toward employment and retention goals.
- Ensure compliance with program requirements performance benchmarks and reporting standards.
- Notify appropriate agencies of employment status changes including job placement or loss of employment as required.
Collaboration & Service Coordination
- Coordinate with internal staff and external partners to ensure participants receive appropriate services.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers and community resources to support job placement and career advancement.
- Work collaboratively with team members to support center-wide performance goals and service delivery.
Qualifications :
- Associate degree in Human Services Education Workforce Development or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 13 years of experience in workforce development case management or related programs preferred.
- Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with diverse populations including individuals from varying cultural educational and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
- Familiarity with local labor market trends and community resources.
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Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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