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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/08/19

Applications Due11/25/19

Vacancy ID75925

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleEmployment Counselor (Spanish Language) Hourly - Hicksville

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $27.11 to $27.11 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 301 West Old Country Rd

City Hicksville

StateNY

Zip Code11801

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s or higher degree* in career development, counseling, education, psychology, or social work AND one year of full-time qualifying employment counseling experience** as described below.

*Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.

**Qualifying experience: Experience must include ALL of the following aspects of employment counseling:

1. establishment of a one-to-one employment counseling relationship, including gathering customer information and relating it to the labor market; AND
2. the selection and utilization of career assessments or standardized testing instruments; AND
3. the development and implementation of employment plans.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience performing recruitment; academic advisement; interviewing customers for unemployment, health insurance, or public assistance benefits, etc.; case management where the major responsibility is coordination of services; social work; and home visits for health and welfare are NOT considered qualifying experience. This list is not all inclusive.

Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:

As an Employment Counselor, you would provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing their occupational potentials. Employment Counselors provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment. They use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individual’s vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment. Employment Counselors assist in developing an employment plan, maintain a record of interviews and provide follow-up assistance as necessary.

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evening and/or out-stationed assignments.

To be considered, you must submit your degree and/or unofficial transcripts which clearly indicate how you meet the educational requirements as described in the minimum qualifications above.

Conditions of Employment: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Ben Norero

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12240

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID #75925 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application.

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