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Job Title: Career Counselor

Department: State of NJ

Assignment location with zip code: - Phillipsburg, NJ 07860

Pay Rate: $22.00/Hour on w2 without benefits

Work hours: 35 Hours

lunch period (Unpaid):12-1pm

Dress Code (Business Attire/Business Casual/Casual): Business Casual

Office or Remote: Both

Duration: 6+ months

Job Description

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 WFNJ 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.

• Maintain thorough, confidential client files.

• 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 One-Stop Career Center, Social Services staff, community agencies, and WFNJ providers.

• Recommend sanctioning action when clients are not in compliance.

• Attend Fair Hearings as required.

• Represent Employment and Training Services 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field (required).

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

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain professional social work boundaries with clients.

• Proficiency with technology and software; strong knowledge of PC Office tools.

• Familiarity with WFNJ and One-Stop Career Center programs, systems, and services preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Creative, solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-changing environment.

• Comfortable navigating complex systems and finding practical solutions.

• Willingness to learn new technology tools and processes.

• Client-centered approach with a focus on positive outcomes : State of New Jersey

Job Location: West Trenton, NJ, NJ 08628

Job Type: 6+ Months Contract

Work hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Lunch: 12-30 pm – 1:00 pm (unpaid)

Job Description:

• Design, modify and develop various templates for publishing in an in-house proprietary application.
• Implement advanced functionalities, for example content controls (e.g. date pickers, dropdown menus, text fields and maintain accessibility)
• Collaborate with stakeholders for feedback, review, and approval.
• Test, validate, upload, configure, manage within the proprietary application.
• Serves as a back up to download reports from proprietary applications, update other proprietary application based on received files and send reports to various in-house users.
• Compare reports within applications and update changes.
• Release reports in various mediums based on specified conditions and updates applications.

Required Skills:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in graphic design preferred with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS):
• Word Expert (MO-111 or MO-101) / desktop publishing with 1 yr of exp
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (MO-111 or MO-101) with 2 Yrs of exp.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher)
• Proficient in creating documents/ templates adhering to document layout fundamentals, typography management, visual integration, testing/ troubleshoot
• Exceptional in proofreading to 100% accuracy, copyediting, template file management, accessibility design (e.g. Section 508 compliance), protection,
• Proficient in content management, moving documents/ templates into applications
• Advanced in Grammar and spelling and File and process management
• Strong in written and verbal communication skills and Ability to utilize various in-house applications

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