A Vocational Counselor also referred to as a Career Counselor is a specialized professional who focusses on helping clients in making career decisions, choosing career training programs, and developing the needed skills for getting the desired job. The job duties commonly seen on the Vocational Counselor Resume include the following – meeting clients and assessing the abilities and skill level of the individual, discussing professional and educational experience, interviewing clients about the needs and preferences; ascertaining their technical skills and proficiency, gathering information about special skills, and suggesting ways or connecting them with related companies to find potential job matches.
The most sought-after skills include the following – a firm understanding of the client’s background, knowledge of latest trends and other factors relating to employment, networking skills, mentoring skills, ability to conduct an interview, and administer aptitude of the client and familiarity with the labor market. Although there are no pre-defined education requirements, a Master’s degree in counseling is required.
Summary : Dedicated Administrative and Human Resource professional with years of experience administering benefits, developing, coordinating, supervising, and facilitating programs.
Skills : Technical Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Helped clients understand personal capabilities to develop career goals increasing the quality of life.
Counselors provided a link between people looking for work and employers.
Assisted clients with employment and skills needed to perform various positions.
Worked for organizations providing job readiness services free of charge.
Interviewed pregnantly and parenting students to learn about their personalities, education, work experience, skills, and interests regarding vocational training.
Developed and implemented career exploration, job readiness curriculum.
Maintained One-Stop System through the Department of Labor Serves as a liaison to Rochester Works Youth Services.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Management
Vocational Counselor III Resume
Summary : Professional customer service specialist offering ten years of experience. Have provided customer support in busy office environments for government agencies, employers and transportation agencies.
Skills : Communication Skills, Management.
Description :
Instructed residents on proper and appropriate office behavior and dress.
Implemented the Employability Development Plan.
Maintained chronological case notes, charts, forms, folders, and other related documents.
Notated and documents accurate information about program activities and status applicants.
Performed a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to scheduling appointments.
Experienced to perform such tasks as, but not limited to, inputting data.
Referred and direct applicants and clients to appropriate agencies.
Assembled materials in preparation of interviews and investigations; completing and processing of forms and other documents.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Criminal Justice
Vocational Counselor III Resume
Summary : Correction, Customer Services and Security professional with years of experience, working in fast-pace environment demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Interviewed clients upon admission and seek further information from referring agencies as needed.
Studied the case histories of clients to determine their job interests and degree of skills.
Provided assistance in developing and maintaining intra agency communication and liaison with other agencies.
Held responsible for coordinating preparation of special reports.
Developed and maintained an employment resource library.
Maintained employment data records and financial records, and updated weekly to reflect changes.
Developed contacts with administrators and personal officers to develop new position and training possibilities.
Updated listings of job vacancies and training program weekly.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School
Sr. Vocational Counselor Resume
Summary : Experience as a case manager for children and adults with mental health and ID. Although many employers require master's degrees in vocational counseling
Skills : Communication Skills, Management.
Description :
Worked with adults who have disabilities who want to get back into the work force either full or part time.
Preformed situational assessments to make sure client is ready to go back into the workforce.
Helped clients with job development and completing applications on line, Help client with on site training when they get a job.
Assisted in helping employers train clients properly.
Maintained month to month contact with the client as long as they have the job.
Worked with local DARS to ensure success of the client in the job they get.
Developed ISP;s for clients as they transition from situational assessment to job development to on the job training.
Completed daily notes and assessments as needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Certificate
Vocational Counselor I Resume
Objective : Enjoyed working with people that wish to improve their lot in life. They often get side tracked by time and unexpected events in their lives.
Skills : People Skills, Soft Skills, Budgeting.
Description :
Provided vocational guidance, physical restoration, training, and placement to persons with mental or physical disabilities.
Informed community resources of rehabilitation services.
Responsible for monitoring developmental disability licensed residential facilities for children and adults, monthly.
Investigated complaints in the facilities. On-site inspections to evaluate compliance with the state's rules.
Provided consultation and technical assistance to the licensee.
Related to rule compliance child development, health, safety, and business management.
Maintained case notes and generated invoices.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Counseling
Jr. Vocational Counselor Resume
Objective : Objective is to gain full time employment utilizing skills and strengths in order to better fulfill the needs of our youth within our local community.
Skills : Customer Service, Cashier, Warehouse.
Description :
Assisted consumers with autism by engaging in the community.
Administered meds, took vitals, prepared meals. Took consumers on errands such as grocery shopping and paying bills.
Cleaned kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms.
Dusted and polish all furniture, and swept floors and mopped.
Awarded for outstanding achievement, and employee recognition.
Drove consumers to their landscaping jobs Individual objectives for consumers such as crossing the street, counting money, and hygiene.
Helped clients develop and implement realistic career and academic goals.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Asst. Vocational Counselor Resume
Objective : To obtain an opportunity where attention to detail and superior work ethic can be utilized to provide excellent service to clients while gaining additional work experiences.
Skills : Technical Skills, Critical Thinking.
Description :
Received direct referrals from the state Labor & Industries that were employees who had sustained on the job injuries.
Provided counseling and referral services.
Wrote vocational rehabilitation plans to allow the clients to return to work within their physical and mental abilities.
Able to counsel and create avenues for the client to return to work.
Experienced in case management and counseling. Active listening and recommending services within the community.
Developed classroom training programs for a Federal job training program.
Assessed clientele and selected for placement into training programs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Social Work
Associate Vocational Counselor Resume
Headline : A dedicated professional with solid experience in vocational assessment, the design of training programs through Needs Assessment Surveys and interviews with employees.
Skills : Critical Thinking, Organized.
Description :
Designed, conducted, and evaluated job readiness workshops for juveniles and adults.
Administered and interpreted ONET career assessments.
Demonstrated the ability to use experiential training techniques.
Worked with a multi-agency team consisting of law enforcement and mental health professionals.
Plumbed intern program with Bill Howe Plumbing Inc.
Maintained client database using CISRS and Efforts To Outcomes (ETO) software.
Designed and implemented customer service curriculum and workshop for Green Energy product salespeople.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Management
Vocational Counselor II Resume
Headline : Seeking a position as a Cashier/Customer service. Offering skills in diligence, cash register, telephone techniques, customer service, team player, and motivated to learn new skills and abilities.
Skills : Management, Organized.
Description :
Facilitated in-house work adjustment stations.
Developed and implemented a paid training program.
Facilitated psychosocial groups to assist people with mental health challenges find, get, and keep gainful employment.
Day treatment Counselor Facilitated Psychosocial/educational groups.
Developed a woodshop, arts and crafts, and camping program.
Successfully maintained a 40 plus caseload.
Provided case management services and part of the treatment plan team.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
M.S
Vocational Counselor Resume
Headline : Articulate communicator, able to effectively interact with diverse populations of students at a variety of academic levels. Consistently maintain excellent relations with students.
Skills : Communication Skills, Critical Thinking.
Description :
Provided vocational and disability counseling and employment services.
Administered interview, intake, and evaluation services.
Provided group and individual counseling sessions.
Maintained a case management system for client information.
Provided effective service delivery in areas of eligibility, background checks, requirements, and review of legal and medical records.
Enhanced relationship management with Public Defender and Solicitor's offices.
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