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Career Services Coordinator
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What they do
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.
$61,886 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionWho We AreOur employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!
Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.
Job DescriptionCollege degree preferred in related field or equivalent experience working with special populationsBilingual Spanish speakers preferredMinimum 1-2 years experience in the social services, human resources, teaching or advisement fieldsAbility to assess individual skills with precision and make appropriate referralsAbility to problem solve and work with a diverse customer baseExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentExperience working in a performance metric/results-oriented environmentQualificationsCollege degree preferred in related field or equivalent experience working with special populationsBilingual Spanish speakers preferredMinimum 1-2 years experience in the social services, human resources, teaching or advisement fieldsAbility to assess individual skills with precision and make appropriate referralsAbility to problem solve and work with a diverse customer baseExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentExperience working in a performance metric/results-oriented environmentAdditional InformationWe provide:
Competitive wages for high performance11 Paid HolidaysPTOTuition reimbursementGuided Professional Development PlansSummer FridaysWeekly Wellness SessionsMedical/Vision/ DentalEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer 401k ContributionsEmployee Referral BonusEmployee Assistance ProgramsCompany Picnics Volunteer ExperiencesAccess to Free Financial CounselingInnovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.
About Us:
Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.
Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans