Career Counselor - URRH

The Jericho Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization focused on ending homelessness is seeking a Career Counselor to provide workforce development services to the unsheltered population in NYC. The role involves engaging clients, conducting assessments, and coordinating with employment specialists to help participants achieve their employment and educational goals. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for experience in nonprofit workforce development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual merit increases based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Experience with the unsheltered population is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one workforce development services to unsheltered individuals.
• Assist participants in developing a job readiness portfolio.
• Conduct biweekly outreach to all participants.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWARDS

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About Jericho Project

Jericho Project is a nationally acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots by enabling homeless individuals and families to attain quality housing, employment, and mental and physical health services. The 42-year-old nonprofit serves over 2,500 individuals, including 700 veterans, annually. Jericho has been a key partner in New York City’s initiative to end veterans’ homelessness, and is leading bold, innovative strategies to do the same for families and young adults.

Job Description

About Jericho Project

Jericho Project is a nationally acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots by enabling homeless individuals and families to attain quality housing, employment, and mental and physical health services. The 42-year-old nonprofit serves over 2,500 individuals, including 700 veterans, annually. Jericho has been a key partner in New York City’s initiative to end veterans’ homelessness, and is leading bold, innovative strategies to do the same for families and young adults.

Our programs touch four cornerstones of a person’s life: housing, employment, wellness, and family stability. We create a culture of “moving on” through a foundation of housing and supportive services provided by expert program specialists and case managers.

We have over 600 units of supportive housing including 8 residences in the Bronx and Harlem, as well as scatter-site apartments throughout NYC.

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About The Position

The Career Counselor will provide workforce development services to the unsheltered population in NYC enrolled in Jericho’s programs to help them achieve the highest possible level of employment, educational attainment, or other meaningful activity, e.g., paid internship. The counselor will work closely with the workforce development team, site director, and case management staff to ensure that participants’ employment and educational goals are met.

The FLSA status of this position is Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one workforce development services to the unsheltered population in NYC enrolled in Jericho’s Unsheltered Rapid Re-Housing Program.
• Develop creative client engagement strategies and maintain high participant engagement in program activities.
• Conduct biweekly outreach to all participants and maintain related progress notes.
• Complete employment and educational assessments on all participants; ensure updates as required.
• Identify low- and no-cost community resources; refer participants to skills training, HSE, ESOL, literacy programs, college, and other higher education programs.
• Assist participants in developing a job readiness portfolio, including resumes, interview skills, workplace attire, and inquiry letters.
• Coordinate with WfO’s Employment Specialists; respond to job leads; refer participants for matching positions via AWARDS.
• Assist in conducting independent job searches and refer participants to employers.
• Provide job retention and follow-up services.
• Access community resources to support clients’ employment efforts.
• Participate in case conferencing and attend monthly WfO and URRH meetings.
• Maintain and update participant information in AWARDS and other data systems.
• Report on engagement, employment, educational achievements, and other indicators.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in workforce development in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Experience with the unsheltered population is desirable.
• Familiarity with NYC’s unsheltered community and providing supportive spaces is preferred.
• Ability to motivate participants within limited timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to travel across NYC boroughs.
• Knowledge of AWARDS system is highly desirable.
• Ability to assist approximately 60 job seekers in achieving employment and retention outcomes.

Compensation:
The salary range is $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually. Jericho Project offers a comprehensive benefits package, with annual merit increases based on performance.