Career Counselor - Lor

About the role

Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.

Responsibilities

• Documents monthly student counseling sessions.
• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
• 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 weekly session with the Center mental health consultant.
• Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval.
• Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday: 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM
• Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Wednesday - Friday: 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold valid driver's license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.

Preferred: Minimum plus previous Job Corps experience.

Skills

• 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

Pay

$21.14 per hour