Counselor/Coach at NIIT

Job Description

• We are a Consulting and Training Organisation and looking to hire a Counselor/Coach for our Trainees to join our team.
• The Counselor/Coach manages the day to day counseling activities of the organisation and long term coaching strategy for the company.
• S/he is to help trainees choose classes and plan for suitable courses based on educational background and preference.

Duties

• Use aptitude and achievement assessments, to help clients evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities
• Evaluate clients’ background, education, and training, to help them develop realistic goals
• Guide clients through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing a new profession and the type of program to pursue
• Advise clients on how to resolve problems in the workplace, such as conflicts with bosses or coworkers
• Help clients select and apply for educational programs, to obtain the necessary degrees, credentials, and skills
• Providing counselling face to face, over the telephone, or online
• Working with individuals, families or groups
• Keeping confidential records
• Building a relationship of trust and respect with clients
• Listening to clients' concerns, empathising with them, and helping them to see things more clearly or in a different way

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in same or similar role
• Minimum of Bachelors Degree/HND in relevant discipline
• Strong analytical and listening skills
• Confident and dynamic
• Strong creative outlook
• Result driven