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NHEP Career Counselor
Southern New Hampshire Services (SNHS) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to helping people help themselves since 1965. Services are provided to Hillsborough and Rockingham counties and the agency employs over 450 employees.
You are looking for the opportunity to make a difference, find your purpose and love your career. As a part of our team at Southern New Hampshire Services, you’ll be making a direct impact on your community, taking the weight off of the shoulders of your neighbors and creating roadmaps through tough places for those in need. You will be part of real change, seeing lives transformed daily. Find your place with us!
OUR CULTURE & VALUES
BENEFITS & PERKS
All eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
The Career Counselor (CC) works closely with TANF recipients that are participating in the New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP), a collaboration between Southern NH Services (SNHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Career Counselor helps program participants develop realistic goals and troubleshoot any challenges they encounter. The Career Counselor helps participants make informed decisions and provides them with up-to-date information about the local labor market, occupational skills training opportunities, and various supportive services that are available. Additionally, the Career Counselor will provide job search assistance, job readiness instruction, and embedded training through group and individualized instruction using traditional and technology-based tools, as well as additional employment-focused services leading to successful employment outcomes and retention. The Career Counselor will conduct a series of skills assessment and develop an Employability Plan, which will serve as an action plan that will result in successful outcomes. Work with participants to explore vocational skills training opportunities that lead to credentials, which increase employability and earning potential. The Career Counselor will work in tandem with NHEP Job Developers (JD) to develop and facilitate Work-Based Internships, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and Apprenticeship opportunities for TANF public assistance recipients.
Positions available in Manchester and Nashua.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university with a major study in social work, psychology, education, human services, sociology, counseling, behavioral science or a related field. One (1) year of experience as an ECS Trainee or in social work, counseling, family services, education, staff training, employee development, employment counseling, recruitment, or human resources.
OPTIONAL CONSIDERATION: Associate's degree from an approved college or university with a major study in social work, psychology, education, human services, sociology, counseling, behavioral science or a related field. Three (3) years’ experience in, social work, counseling, family services, education, staff training, workforce development, employment counseling, recruitment, or human resources or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates an ability to fulfill the duties of a Career Counselor.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Ability to work as a team member with co-workers. Ability to learn & apply TANF and NHEP procedures, rules and regulations in appropriate circumstances. Ability to assess personal characteristics, physical capacities, education, work background, abilities and interests of participants. Knowledge of the principles and methods of assessment and person-centered counseling. Knowledge of psychological and environmental problems arising in connection with case work. Strong working knowledge of the Whole Family Approach philosophy; ability to demonstrate an understanding/experience of working with low-income populations. Knowledge of the educational and social service agencies available in the geographic area. Knowledge of local demand occupations and key industries in the area. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with low-income participants, employers, public and private community agency staff, co-workers, and the general public. Knowledge of basic computer programs such as e-mail and word-processing.
Apply online at www.snhs.org/careers
Manchester and Nashua
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