Counselor - PT - Talent Search

About the role

The Talent Search Counselor provides academic, career, and educational counseling, as well as assistance with completing the college admissions and financial aid process. The counselor also provides motivational support and academic counseling and acts as an advocate for program participants.

Responsibilities

• Screen middle and high school students, as well as former high school and college students, that have not completed their education beyond the secondary and post-secondary levels, to determine program eligibility.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain student data, including report cards, test scores, and Personal Educational Plans to improve service delivery to students and increase student outcomes.
• Develop and maintain a file on each eligible participant for use in education and career planning.
• Supervise and conduct group counseling, individual counseling, and personal development activities.
• Organize and conduct career workshops, seminars, and other educational activities.
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews of program participants.
• Aid the Program Director in program planning and evaluation, reviewing applications for admission, and financial aid, assessing educational needs, and developing goals of project participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Two or more years of counseling experience, academic advising, or teaching experience at the middle school, high school, or post-secondary level.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling techniques.
• Experience in conducting testing and training activities.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Psychology or related field.
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students.
• Knowledge of TRiO programs is helpful.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Group and individual counseling techniques.
• Testing and training activities.
• Microsoft Suite proficiency.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $40.00-$50.00 (USD).

Schedule

Saturday and off-hour work is required.