Career Counselor (TOP Opportunities)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

6d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. TOP Opportunities is a program of Goddard Riverside Community Center that provides vocational training and job placement to prepare underemployed adults for success in the workplace using the evidence-based practice of Individual Placement and Support (ISP) to help program participants to achieve their goals. We work with adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring barriers to employment, including homelessness, substance use, learning disabilities and justice histories. The Career Counselor is responsible for developing and managing new employer accounts within various job markets for the purpose of creating employment opportunities for program participants. The Career Counselor provides career exploration, targeted job coaching and support to program participants, preparing them for success in their chosen field. Utilizing IPS, the Career Counselor works in a team to develop both job placements and retention supports with the goal of developing a career path and achieving greater self-sufficiency and independence. Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in vocational counseling and workforce development OR HS Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in vocational counseling and workforce development
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Enthusiastic team player with a strong belief in rehabilitation and recovery
Experience in developing job opportunities and employer accounts
Strong clinical skills
Vocational rehabilitation experience required
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be: Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, should especially be proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel Able to work remotely and assist participants with remote job searches, applications and interviews Able to use teleconferencing software including Zoom to schedule and host remote meetings; able to teach clients how to utilize these tools Able to use or learn to use AWARDS database Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software as needed, e.g. NYCMED Portal, NYESS, ACCES-VR
Must be able to conduct visits of job sites
Frequent walking between work sites
Work Environment Office accessible by stairs only
Job coaching conducted at participant work sites including outdoor work with Green Keepers Social Enterprise Business

Nice To Haves

A degree in counseling or social work is a plus, including experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Valid driver’s license preferred, with a driving record that meets the agency’s auto insurance guidelines (including at least one year of driving experience and no suspensions within the last 3 years)
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes, screenings, vocational assessments, recovery plans, individual/group counseling, job development, job coaching, and benefits assistance
Has knowledge of client centered Supported Employment Models and Workforce Affiliations like ACCES-VR, Workforce 1, NYCETC
Provide intensive employment supports and job retention services for individuals/groups
Provide supported education services
Develop internships and competitive job placements in the community
Coordinate and communicate with collateral providers: counselors, housing workers, therapists and psychiatrists, on behalf of participants
Develop and establish strong working relationships with employers and businesses in the community and perform site visits to participants’ work sites
Carry a caseload, and document all services rendered including case notes and recovery plans in AWARDS and other data base systems
Prepare all mandated reporting as required by supervisor, contract agency and funding agency
Attend regular membership workforce meetings such as NYC Employment and Training Coalition and the ACCES-VR Placement Consortium Meetings