Career Counselor

Description

Job Summary: Counseling students! Be a Support for students in all aspects of center life ( e.g., personal & social development, vocational & educational training), in order for them to be successful in their new program of career choice.      

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assesses and evaluates students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels, through intake and monthly needs assessments for individuals. (Continuous Process)

· 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.

· Helps in being a Attendance Motivator... assisting / motivating Students to attend and participate in Class

· Submits written student progress reports and evaluations as needed, in partnership with conferences with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources.

· Participates in the training of all staff, especially in individual and group counseling techniques.

· Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant as a resource for their student teams.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (inclusive of 15+ semester hrs of social services study) . One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field. 

Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience, and holding a valid drivers license preferred, but not required.

Knowledge: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth.