Career Pathways Counselor & Development Coach

WESTCARE GULFCOAST-FLORIDA INC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTCARE GulfCoast-Florida INC is seeking a qualified career counselor to guide clients through career planning, education, apprenticeships, and trainings. You will assess abilities, connect clients to resources, and provide specialized counseling to help individuals achieve realistic career goals.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and crisis-management skills, with responsibilities spanning program coordination, assessments, and collaboration with local agencies and employers.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a similar capacity; experience working with Veterans in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the vocational counseling field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida services.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in setting short-term and long-term goals to develop individualized career plans.
• Assist clients using career mapping tools to create clear paths for career advancement.
• Inform the client of in-demand careers that provide a livable wage and align with client goals and desires.
• Specialized career counseling to help clients evaluate interests, skills, and abilities and develop realistic goals.
• Connect individuals to educational programs, financial aid resources, academic support services and agencies.
• Administer assessments based on skills, knowledge, interests, and personality traits.
• Coordinate tours of educational institutions and training programs.
• Coordinate participation in programs that train and improve clients’ skills and knowledge.
• Assist clients in communication and conflict management using assessments and trainings.

Job description

WESTCARE GulfCoast-Florida INC is seeking a qualified career counselor to guide clients through career planning, education, apprenticeships, and trainings. You will assess abilities, connect clients to resources, and provide specialized counseling to help individuals achieve realistic career goals.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and crisis-management skills, with responsibilities spanning program coordination, assessments, and collaboration with local agencies and employers.