CAREER INFORMATION COORDINATOR 0418

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans, maintains and oversees the operation of a career information center in a public library, public school, or a similar municipal establishment. The incumbent supervises personnel assigned to the center, participates in counseling activities, locates, reviews and selects materials, writes newsletters and/or other publications, and incorporates new methods and resources into the program as needed. The work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative, and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through reports, conferences and the smooth and effective operation of the career information center. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, coordinates and oversees the maintenance and operation of the career information center;

Trains and supervises staff members assigned to the center; may participate in staff selection;

Projects future needs of the center's clientele, researches new projects and discusses proposals with administrative staff; may prepare annual budget projections;

Reviews and evaluates new material and resources; selects or recommends those which are appropriate for the center;

Writes newsletters, correspondence, and/or reference materials; compiles and updates reference packages and other collections;

Provides career counseling services, such as: interest and skills inventories; education and career planning; training in resume and cover letter preparation; and training in interviewing skills and techniques;

Keeps records of center's activities and expenditures, submits periodic reports, and attends staff meetings;

Plans, prepares and presents workshops to staff and community groups.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of current career information resources; thorough knowledge of employment research techniques; thorough knowledge of current college and technical programs, vocational training agencies and employment opportunities available to the local population; thorough knowledge of counseling techniques as applied to employment problems; ability to plan and supervise the work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to research, design and implement diverse career information projects and programs; ability to ascertain and plan for changing needs and attributes of the client population; ability to monitor expenditures and plan future budget needs; ability to write and compile informational materials for use in the center and for publication; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employers, agency representatives and other interested persons to obtain and evaluate information; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in career counseling, guidance counseling, personnel administration, or in planning, directing or publicizing a vocational training program; at least one (l) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

NOTE: Additional education in counseling or psychology beyond the Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years, except that no substitution is permitted for the required year of supervisory or administrative experience.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Career Counselor.

88/07/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03