Job Counselor

General Objective of the program; By the end of 2020, the most disadvantaged youth (15-24 years) increasingly influence policies and engage in quality learning, employment, and healthy lifestyles. Therefore, Naba'a is planning to implement an intervention which aims to Increase access of Lebanese and Non-Lebanese youth (15-24 years) to technical and vocational training and innovative skills building programmes for improved professional readiness and employability. Terms of reference: A Job Counselor will be responsible to carry out the following tasks: 

• To Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career objectives, client evaluation of program experience, and to assess their employment needs.
• To identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search.
• To collect labor market information for clients regarding job opening, entry and skill requirements and any other occupational information: (what companies and industries are in the area, what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, what is the usual means of entry into those companies/industries, advice clients on how best apply)
• To assess need for additional assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid and or further vocational training and make appropriate referrals.
• To provide counseling assistance in the areas of: Job saving, job search, job placement, job creation, career decision making, or other identified employment needs.
• To assist clients with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation…etc
• To support and monitor clients as they progress through their Employment Plans
• To support clients in accessing programs such as literacy training, second career, job creation, partnership or self-employment benefit
• To follow up with clients at appropriate intervals to assess progress and record outcomes
• To support  delivery of seminars and workshops to clients
• To provide one on one counseling to assist clients in achievement of their employment objectives
•  Liaise with employment, job development services and community agencies , as needed to facilitate client’s progress
• To conduct outreach to clients, employers and the community to promote program services
• To maintain file case notes and appropriate documentation about client’s progress
• To enter accurate client data into designated reporting system and to update as needed
• To submit monthly/quarterly reports as required
• To assist clients in the use of resources and technology for job search activities
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required