Employment Counselor Hicksville (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID #211750

How to Apply:Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor. Vacancy: 211750Title: Employment Counselor, Hicksville (NY HELPS)Location: Hicksville Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may leadto disqualification. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. All documents must be received by: March 31st, 2026 Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: [email protected] Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.) Job Description:As an Employment Counselor, you would provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing their occupational potentials. Employment Counselors provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment. They use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individuals vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment. Employment Counselors assist in developing an employment plan, maintain a record of interviews and provide follow-up assistance as necessary. Minimum Qualifications:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: 1. A master's degree in career counseling, clinical psychology, community counseling, counseling, mental health counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, school counseling, or social work; or 2. a master's degree in career development, counseling education, educational leadership, health education, higher education, human development, or psychology education and one year of full-time qualifying employment counseling experience as described below; or 3. a bachelor's degree in career counseling, career development, clinical psychology, community counseling, counseling, counseling education, educational leadership, health education, higher education, human development, mental health counseling, psychology, psychology education, rehabilitation counseling, school counseling, or social work and two years of full-time qualifying employment counseling experience as described below. Qualifying ex