Career Counselor Job at BakerRipley, Houston, TX

R0hVZGtWdUl5bHNVMDFtc3Brb3pNSUpKVnc9PQ==
  • BakerRipley
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

  • Manages customers in their career exploration, including:
  • Developing a relationship with the customer,
  • Actively listen to determine customers’ employment-related wants and needs,
  • Identifying skills and abilities,
  • Evaluating their past work experience, as it relates to current goals, and
  • Conducting thorough assessments to identify customers’ strengths and address challenges.
  • Collaborate to establish short and long-term employment and career goals.
  • Leverage external and system resources to achieve the most effective outcomes.
  • Advocates for the customer and provides other resources and contacts, when Workforce Solutions cannot meet the customer’s needs.
  • Provide ongoing communication to ensure customer’s needs are met and maintains contact with the individual to coach and support, recognize benchmarks, and achieve goals.
  • Helps customers access other services and resources they may want or need, including Workforce Solutions’ financial aid.
  • Provide professional employment-related counseling and advice about local labor market information, career exploration tools, resources, and job search.
  • Facilitate career events, presentations, and workshops associated with resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, and industry research
  • Ability to listen to customers, analyze expressed need, suggest solutions, and an action plan
  • Provides exceptional customer service by understanding what the customer wants and suggesting viable options
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Suites; familiar with and able to use computers; able to learn new software
  • Works well in teams, with customers and other staff (flexible, congenial and adaptable)
  • Experience assessing customers’ work experience, education/interests, and career goals
  • Comfortable discussing potential challenges to securing employment and providing professional advice and referrals
  • Able to read, understand, and apply policies and procedures
  • Able to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, and stay organized

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required High School or better.

Experience

Required: 1-2 years of related experience

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

4A Consulting, LLC

Camera Operator Job at 4A Consulting, LLC

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and reliable Camera Operator (Field Service Technician) to join our field operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining camera systems at client sites, ensuring high-quality...

Vantage Consulting

Electrical Engineer Job at Vantage Consulting

 ...Electrical Engineer $100,000+ Charlotte, NC I have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join a Renewable Energy company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Qualifications AutoCAD for electrical drawing UL certification experience Understandings... 

7-Eleven

Manager, Business Transformation Job at 7-Eleven

 ...they need and can work efficiently. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education: Bachelors/4-Yr Degree, MBA/Masters preferred Experience: 4 - 6 years experience in business transformation, change management, or process improvement. Proven track record... 

Master Swing Golf

Jr. Golf Assistant Job at Master Swing Golf

 ...environment where students can thrive and enjoy the game. Requirements: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Golf Assistants to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting our daily classes for junior golf instruction, after school programs,... 

United States Marine Corps

Attorney Job at United States Marine Corps

 ...immediately begin practicing law in the fields of criminal litigation, institutional compliance,...  ...you to win on battlefields, and uphold justice in courtrooms, the Marine Corps presents...  ...Forces. -CIVIL LAW: As you gain experience, you may eventually transition to other...