Career Counselor
The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans · New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Description Job Summary: The Lighthouse Career Counselor provides guidance and support to individuals with disabilities to explore career options and navigat...
Job description
Description Job Summary: The Lighthouse Career Counselor provides guidance and support to individuals with disabilities to explore career options and navigate resources that impact successful employment outcomes. We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated professional committed to empowering clients through assessment of skills and interests, personalized career exploration, skill development, and informed choice. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability to meet diverse client needs, and effective collaboration with stakeholders to achieve client goals for employment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Career Counselor will be responsible for the following duties: - Conduct assessments to evaluate and identify each client’s strengths, skills, interests, abilities, and readiness for employment. - Prepare detailed reports summarizing each client’s assessment results as related to individualized skills, interests, and goals for employment. - Develop individualized career plans for clients, monitor their progress towards goals, and make the necessary plan adjustments as needed. - Provide one-on-one career counseling to clients who have physical, intellectua...