Counselor

About the role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student
• Initiate and maintain individual folder on each assigned student. Ensure information is updated on a timely basis including case note entries in CIS
• Provide direct aid to students with personal needs, problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves, and AWOL retrieval
• Provide continuous educational, career training, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student's stay
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student's specific career development program. Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved; maintain documentation and records
• Utilize new concepts and approaches; recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance, social adjustment and social skills development
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted
• Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, college placement, etc
• Chair the assessment/career development team; participate in other center programs such as career preparation, diversity, and pregnancy programs
• Maintain contact with student's family; utilize community resources as needed
• Assist in the evaluation of center services for students and recommend modifications for improvement
• Facilitate Career Success Standards (CSS) group sessions for students and/or staff; provide guidance to residential advisors in student social skill development
• Visit career training and academic training areas regularly to evaluate student's progress and maintain positive rapport with instructors
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other customers
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one year experience in counseling or related field required
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Pay

$54,000 annually

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities