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Vocational CounselorYou can make a difference in someone\'s life - and while you\'re at it you can make a difference in your own! For more than a century, Volunteers of America has been helping people leave homelessness, addiction, untreated mental illness and intergenerational poverty behind for good. With more than 70 programs in the Greater New York area and an operating budget in excess of $100 million, Volunteers of America is a great place to begin or advance your career.

The Vocational Counselor, in collaboration with the client, assesses client needs, plans a course of action to address those needs, links the client to applicable services and monitors client progress. The Vocational Counselor assists the clients with acquiring employment, volunteer opportunities and educational opportunities. The Vocational Counselor must ensure that the clients are provided with appropriate, competent and professional information, referrals and advocacy services to expedite successful outcomes.

Principal responsibilities include:

* Coordinate and develop self-growth workshops for clients to aid in the development of job readiness skills.

* Develop relationships with vocational programs, continued education programs and employment opportunities in the community.

* Develop service plan goals with the clients related to educational and vocational goals.

* Counsel and motivate clients towards achieving goals and supervise their progress towards those goals.

* Link clients to employment / volunteer / educational opportunities in the community.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree and at least one year related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication.

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Experience: Entry-Level
Education: 4 years

To Apply:
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Job Title	Vocational Counselor
Company	Volunteers of America
Location	Bronx, NY
Category	Education/Training
Posted By	bhodes
Date	2009-11-25
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Description You can make a difference in someone\'s life - and while you\'re at it you can make a difference in your own! For more than a century, Volunteers of America has been helping people leave homelessness, addiction, untreated mental illness and intergenerational poverty behind for good. With more than 70 programs in the Greater New York area and an operating budget in excess of $100 million, Volunteers of America is a great place to begin or advance your career. The Vocational Counselor, in collaboration with the client, assesses client needs, plans a course of action to address those needs, links the client to applicable services and monitors client progress. The Vocational Counselor assists the clients with acquiring employment, volunteer opportunities and educational opportunities. The Vocational Counselor must ensure that the clients are provided with appropriate, competent and professional information, referrals and advocacy services to expedite successful outcomes. Principal responsibilities include: * Coordinate and develop self-growth workshops for clients to aid in the development of job readiness skills. * Develop relationships with vocational programs, continued education programs and employment opportunities in the community. * Develop service plan goals with the clients related to educational and vocational goals. * Counsel and motivate clients towards achieving goals and supervise their progress towards those goals. * Link clients to employment / volunteer / educational opportunities in the community. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree and at least one year related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication. Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today! Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Experience: Entry-Level Education: 4 years To Apply: Sign up and submit your resume on Jobirn.