Job Title: Career Counselor

Location: Newton, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Pay rate: $22 per hour on W2.

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs./wk.

Newkleo is hiring a Career Counselor for one of their clients in Newton, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct client intake and assess work readiness.
• Develop Individual Responsibility Plans (IRPs) and guide clients through critical documents.
• Match clients with activities that meet work requirements and refer to supportive services when needed.
• Provide career and employment counseling.
• Enter and update client data in AOSOS, and document progress with accurate, detailed counselor notes.
• Process timesheets and job search logs.
• Monitor participation and follow up with clients on required activities.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors, keeping them updated on client issues and program needs in real time.
• Collaborate with the Career Center, Social Services staff, community agencies, and providers.
• Recommend sanctioning action when clients are not in compliance.
• Attend Fair Hearings as required.
• Represent at meetings and events.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, such as scheduling playing a role in Community Work Experience Program (CWEP) and working with vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field (required).

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in social services, human services, or related fields.

Skills :

• Proficiency with technology and software; strong knowledge of PC Office tools.
• Familiarity with WFNJ and One-Stop Career Center programs, systems, and services preferred.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable navigating complex systems and finding practical solutions.

Work Hours:

• Work Hours: 35 Hours
• Lunch Hours: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Unpaid)

Note:

• Please preface closer to our office location or the surrounding Morris and Sussex Counties
• The interview and training (if chosen) will take place in Morris Plains and then transition to the Sussex location after a period of time to be determined by our agency.

About Us:

We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Newton, NJ 07860 (Required)

Work Location: In person