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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal, and social development, vocational and educational training.
- Providing 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.
- Aiding students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges, and resolving personal issues affecting career readiness.
- Co-facilitating small group social skills sessions including employability skills, and career success standards.
- Conducting intake interviews 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 as Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area.
- One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
- Job Corps experience preferred.
- Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.
Benefits
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retailer savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
- Employer PTO Exchange
- Average Annual Salary: $43,888
Pay
Average Annual Salary: $43,888
Schedule
N/A
Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
About Our Program
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.
Program Location
Pittsburgh
Job Corps 7175 Highland Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact Information
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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/
EEO Statement
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.
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Drug-Free Workplace
Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.