A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
We are seeking Mentors who will report to the the Program Assistant Director or Coordinator for grant, pre-college programs for middle school or high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6weeks: July-August; Fall 10 weeks (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May). Mentors support program logistics, as well as provide individual and group activities to encourage students regarding post-secondary options. This is a part-time, hourly position.
Examples of Duties:
Participate in mentor training provided by grant program. Serve as a role model and provide encourage college/career pursuits. Meet with assigned proteges based upon agreed work schedule. Assist in the development of skills necessary for proteges to succeed both personally and academically. Assist assigned proteges in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations. Participate in the planning of enrichment activities. Evaluate and document experiences of assigned proteges. Provide resource information to proteges. Assist staff with other program related activities such as virtual and on-site field trips, seminars, administrative tasks, etc. Ability to use virtual platforms. Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support Provide lite tutorial assistance as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.
Qualifications:
Must be current college student in good academic standing Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example Word, Google, Zoom, etc. Ability to communicate on a verbal as well as written basis with students, staff, parents and others. Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services. Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation:
Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $15.92.
Benefits:
New Jersey Sick Leave :
Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.) Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
Commuter Benefits:
Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
