Review Vacancy
TitleEmployment Counselor (Hourly) Spanish Language - Brooklyn
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $27.11 to $27.11 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A master's degree or higher including or supplemented by 15 graduate credit hours in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or career development with a total of 6 graduate credit hours in TWO of the following areas:
Counseling Theory and Practice
Group Counseling/Group Dynamics
Lifestyle and Career Development
Statistics or Test & Measurements
OR
2. A bachelor's degree supplemented by 30 graduate credit hours, 15 of which must be in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or career development with a total of 6 graduate credit hours in TWO of the following areas:
Counseling Theory and Practice
Group Counseling/Group Dynamics
Lifestyle and Career Development
Statistics or Test & Measurements
AND one year of (full time equivalent) experience in counseling which MUST include all of the following:
establishment of a one-to-one employment counseling relationship, including gathering customer information and relating it to the labor market;
the selection and utilization of standardized testing instruments; and
the development and implementation of customer employment plans.
Substitution:
One additional year of the qualifying employment counseling experience may substitute for 15 of the general 30 graduate credit hours.
Non-Qualifying Experience:
Recruitment; academic advisement; interviewing customers for health, insurance, or public assistance benefits, etc.; or case management where the major responsibility is coordination of services.
Conditions of Employment:
To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a
Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
As an Employment Counselor, you would provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing their occupational potentials. Employment Counselors provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment. They use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individual’s vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment. Employment Counselors assist in developing an employment plan, maintain a record of interviews and provide follow-up assistance as necessary.
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and or out-stationed assignments
All candidates must submit a resume, and proof that clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
You MUST include a copy your unofficial transcript(s) for consideration.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street State Office Campus - Personnel
Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume and copy of your unofficial transcript in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID#53128 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application. In order to qualify you for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by the NYSDOL Personnel Bureau for your social security number to confirm your employment history.