Guidance Counselor (63524)

About the role

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping young adults overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential! As a Guidance Counselor, you are a cornerstone of student success. You will provide direct counseling and vital case management that empowers students to overcome personal barriers, complete their education, and achieve long-term career goals. If you are a compassionate, strategic advocate for youth development, your expertise belongs here.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: $47,500 annually
• Retirement: 401(k) plan to support your long-term savings goals.
• Healthcare & Welfare: Full benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy specialized employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and exclusive campus perks.

Responsibilities

• Guide & Mentor: Deliver personal, educational, and career counseling to students.
• Build trusted, supportive mentoring relationships that foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus culture.
• Provide Strategic Case Management: Track and assess student progress across academics, technical training, and independent living.
• Create and update customized Personal Career Development Plans to ensure high retention and graduation rates.
• Collaborate Across Campus: Partner closely with residential staff and career management teams to provide seamless, wrap‑around support for students.
• Facilitate Growth & Evaluations: Manage student progress evaluations, career success ratings, and assessment conferences.
• Ensure students stay actively engaged in social development and after‑hours leadership programming.
• Protect Data & Privacy: Maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive student information.
• Keep precise, high‑quality case notes and records with zero data manipulation, ensuring compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) standards.
• Lead Programs (As Assigned): Provide supervision and operational oversight for the Career Preparation Period (CPP) program and staff as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, which must include at least 15 semester hours in Social Services‑related instruction.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in counseling or a closely related field. Previous Job Corps or similar residential youth development program experience is highly preferred.
• License: A valid state Driver's License is required, along with meeting company insurability requirements (as you may occasionally transport students).
• Core Strengths: Exceptional active listening and behavioral management skills, strong critical thinking, clear professional communication, and a deep commitment to treating students with care and respect.