Career Counselor
About the role
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference.
Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Our Program Location: Pittsburgh Job Corps, 7175 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Responsibilities
The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal, and social development, vocational and educational training. The Career Counselor 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. Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills, and career success standards. Conducts intake interview for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding. Counselors will routinely monitor their students' attendance as per department protocols; address conduct issues, arrange for staffing and/or other interventions to address below expectations performance. Assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.