Career Counselor - Workforce Development for NYC

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a motivated Career Counselor to provide workforce development and employment support in the Bronx, NY. You will guide participants toward employment, education, and professional growth through counseling, training, referrals, and ongoing support.

You will collaborate with case managers and Employment Specialists to connect participants with employers, complete assessments, and maintain documentation in the AWARDS system. Travel across NYC boroughs is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in workforce development, career counseling, or related field.
• Experience working with low-income individuals and barriers to employment.
• Strong knowledge of job readiness, career development, placement, and retention strategies.
• Ability to support employment and retention outcomes for ~105 job seekers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout NYC boroughs is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 100 participants across multiple program locations.
• Assist participants with employment preparation, job searches, educational opportunities, vocational training, and long-term career development.
• Conduct outreach to participants biweekly and document progress.
• Complete employment and educational assessments and develop individualized service plans; update biannually.
• Refer participants to job training, HSE/GED, ESOL, adult literacy, college, and other programs.
• Assist with resume development, cover letters, interview prep, and job readiness skills.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists to identify job opportunities and connect participants with employers.
• Support participants with independent job searches, direct referrals, and placement.
• Provide ongoing job retention and follow-up services for up to two years after placement.
• Coordinate with case managers and teams to address participant needs.

Skills

Career counseling

Job readiness training

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWARDS system

Job description

Bond Health is seeking a motivated Career Counselor to provide workforce development and employment support in the Bronx, NY. You will guide participants toward employment, education, and professional growth through counseling, training, referrals, and ongoing support.

You will collaborate with case managers and Employment Specialists to connect participants with employers, complete assessments, and maintain documentation in the AWARDS system. Travel across NYC boroughs is required.