Junior Vocational Counselor (Next Step)
Project RenewalNew York, New York, United States
Posted September 8, 2025
45000 - 50000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Project Renewal is a leading New York City nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives through health, housing, and employment. The organization delivers a comprehensive, integrated 24/7 service model that combines mobile healthcare, mammograms, addiction treatment, mental health care, and supportive and permanent housing solutions. With a workforce of over 950 staff and an annual budget of $82 million, Project Renewal is one of the largest social-service providers in the city, enabling it to coordinate care across multiple sectors and maintain a high level of responsiveness to client needs. Its holistic approach—linking medical, behavioral, and housing services—distinguishes it as a pioneer in creating sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
Job Description
The Junior Vocational Counselor will assist with outreach, enrollment, intakes, assessments, and provide job readiness and retention services, and document client activities in required databases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred or 1-3 of commensurate experience
- Previous experience in vocational counseling and/or working with individuals with serious mental illness or similar population is essential
- 1-2 years previous vocational experience required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, Google Classroom, etc.)
- Preferred: Good working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM databases