Career Consultant

MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center in Hyannis, MA seeks an experienced Counselor to provide educational, vocational, and personal counseling for JTEC adult participants. You will conduct assessments, develop career and training plans, and facilitate workshops to boost employment readiness.

You will maintain progress notes, coordinate with employers and service providers, and help participants overcome barriers to employment while meeting program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of related counseling experience required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments, documenting education, work history, income, eligibility, and barriers.
• Develops and monitors individualized career, training, and employment plans.
• Plans and facilitates workshops on career development, job readiness, education, and personal skills.
• Assist participants with job search and retention skills.
• Manage a substantial caseload while meeting performance standards.
• Coordinate with employers, OJT vendors, and case management staff.
• Maintain financial and program records including contracts and aid.
• Connect participants with community resources and supportive services.
• Oversee projects and training programs; promote JTEC via outreach.
• Perform other duties per agency policies.

Skills

Counseling

Interviewing

Assessments

Career planning

Workshop facilitation

Labor market

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years counseling

Job description

Provides educational, vocational, and personal counseling to JTEC adult participants to improve employability. Conducts assessments, develops career and training plans, facilitates workshops, monitors progress, and coordinates services with employers, vendors, and community organizations.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Conducts participant intake and assessments, documenting education, work history, income, eligibility, and employment barriers.
• Develops and monitors individualized career, training, and employment plans, documenting progress and job retention.
• Plans and facilitates individual and group workshops covering career development, job readiness, education, and personal skills.
• Helps participants strengthen job search and workplace retention skills.
• Manages a substantial caseload while meeting WIOA performance standards and program requirements.
• Coordinates with employers, OJT vendors, training providers, and case management staff to monitor participant progress and resolve issues.
• Maintains accurate financial and program records, including contracts, financial aid, payroll, and supportive services.
• Connects participants with community resources and supportive services.
• Manages assigned projects and training programs and promotes JTEC through outreach, media, and community presentations.
• Performs other related duties in accordance with agency policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of counseling, interviewing, assessment, and vocational guidance techniques.
• Understanding of labor market needs, community resources, and barriers affecting disadvantaged populations.
• Ability to administer assessments, develop career plans, and facilitate workshops.
• Ability to teach academic and computer literacy skills.
• Strong communication, research, organizational, and instructional skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, employers, vendors, and community agencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related counseling experience required. Equivalent education and training may be considered. Teaching experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform computer work, sit for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and communicate effectively by telephone and in person. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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