May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals one-on-one.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to assess the skills, needs, interests, and aptitudes of job-seekers and provide personalized guidance on career development and goal setting leading to implementation of action plans.
• Ability to counsel job-seekers to promote optimum mental and emotional health, such as through motivational interviewing.
• A working knowledge of existing workforce and human service delivery systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support, and motivate participants, including the ability to create a rapid, trusting and authentic rapport with job-seekers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a disadvantaged population.
• Comfort working with technology, including our custom-built platform n2work.org
• Ability to gather, compile, and present information in verbal and/or written format.

• Master’s degree in counseling or a related discipline.
• Effective career counseling skills.
• Trauma informed care certification.
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).
• Knowledge and experience in counseling, therapy and treatment.
• Demonstrated experience working with disadvantaged and/or re-entry populations.
• Demonstrated experience working with social service agencies and employers.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.