Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.
The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.
- Documents monthly student counseling sessions
- Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work
- Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed
- Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques
- Participates in beweekly session with the Center mental health consultant
- Assists with AWOL retrieval
- Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources
- Transfers students both on and off center as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree required, including 15 semester hours of instruction in Social Services related area. One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Most hold valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.
Preferred: Job Corps experience preferred
Knowledge Required: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification.