Career Development Counselor - Clean Energy Workforce Development Training Program
Under the direct supervision of the Training Manager, and overall supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Adult Education & Workforce Development, assists in recruitment, assessment, career advising, retention support, referrals, job development, job placement and post-employment follow-up in order to meet contracted program enrollment, placement and retention goals for grant-funded non-credit Clean Energy Workforce Training Program. Provides case management services to participants enrolled into programs; and maintains accurate attendance and other records required by funding agencies. This is a grant-funded position which could be renewed based on continued grant funding.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding job placement goals as established by the grant funder.
- Responsible for recruitment, assessment, interviewing, evaluation and determining job readiness of participants.
- Works with participants to develop a career plan in the fields of solar tech, green construction & management, energy efficiency, electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and/or related fields with pathways to future advancement.
- Provides group instruction and individual advising on career exploration, career planning, resume development, job search, job interview skills, and employability skills.
- Assists participants with job search and job applications to find suitable employment.
- Stays current on available jobs in the industry, vacancies at employer partners, and employer partner expectations.
- Advises participants as necessary to resolve issues which may be barriers to course completion and employment.
- Maintains constant contact with participants to support their growth.
- Assists participants in writing resumes, cover letters, and developing career readiness portfolio.
- Collaborates with instructors, other job placement/career development counselors, and program managers and directors as part of a creative team, finding opportunities for further development and continuous improvement of programs.
- Works with area employers in the recruitment, training and placement of participants.
- Aligns program recruitment, retention and placement efforts with other workforce development and transition to college initiatives of the Division of Business and Community Services.
- Maintains accurate attendance records.
- Maintains a file for each participant that includes documentation of employment status at time of enrollment, the required registration forms, a record of training services provided, case management notes, placement outcomes, and documentation for new employment and wage gain.
- Maintains a database of participant demographic, progression, and employment information as required for status reporting.
- Provides all data required to complete reports to the grant funder.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Communications, Human Resources, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience and/or training involving career counseling, recruitment, or counseling;
- Demonstrated outcomes in program recruitment, case management, and job placement for job seekers in Greater Springfield & Holyoke;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Google applications;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Experienced team player with the ability to also work independently; knowledge of the basic work skills required by employers;
- Understanding of the barriers faced by low income populations, immigrants and refugees, and adult language learners
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
- Ability to deliver services and instruction in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
PREFERRED:
- Familiarity with employers and workforce development agencies in Greater Springfield and Holyoke, MA region;
- Knowledge and experience of the Clean Energy employment sector;
- Experience working with adults (ages 21+) in a workforce training program;
- Bi-lingual Spanish;
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.
Full Time, MCCC Unit position
Salary: Grade 4;Salary Range: $60,730 - $68,762/year; Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding Source:
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Grant(Funded through June, 2026. Possible renewal based on availability of grant funds.)
Hours: 37.5 hrs. /week- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.