Employment Resource Counselor NCRC

The Kintock Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kintock Group in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time Employment Counselor responsible for developing job opportunities and providing ongoing counseling for residential offenders. The successful candidate will work closely with residents to enhance their job search and interviewing skills.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and two years of experience in job placement, complemented by excellent communication skills and knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in job placement for specific populations.
• Experience in counseling and support services related to employment.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain employment opportunities for offenders.
• Assist employers in creating inclusive recruitment standards.
• Conduct individual and group personal development sessions.

Skills

Job search and retention methods

Communication skills

Understanding of employment laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences

Job description

Full‑time Position Overview

This full-time position, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on‑going employment counseling for a residential offender population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard‑to‑place skilled disadvantaged applicant
• Helping residents develop job‑search, job application and interviewing skills
• Empowering residents with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
• Providing follow‑up counseling for residents to ensure effective work ethics
• Facilitating one‑on‑one and group personal development sessions
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
• Performing other job‑related duties as may be required by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one year of experience in job search and retention methods.

KNOWLEDGE

• Federal, State and local employment laws
• Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the population served
• Employment principles and acceptable work ethics
• Available support services, including tools & opportunities for assessment and skill development

ABILITIES

• Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities and duties of this position
• Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization & the employment community
• Maintain clearance through contracting agency

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences.