Career Counselor

Loring Job Corps Center | Limestone, ME

Posted Date 8/22/2024
Description

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.

Salary19.23 - 19.23 Hour
Job Type
Counselor
Job Location (County)
Aroostook

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