Career Counselor

•  Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document.
• Conducts group sessions as assigned.
• Enters monthly case-notes in CIS using RAP format.
• Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance.
• Maintains and documents communications with parents, guardians and Admissions 
• Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems.
• Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.
• Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.
• Provides information to the Student Personnel Officer (SPO) and, upon request, represents the students at review panels.
• Meets with SPO for consultation on individual and group problems.
• Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports and 
• disciplinary hearings from instructors, disciplinary officers, Residential Supervisors and other staff and provides follow-up information.
• Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed.
• Facilitates, monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s).
• Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers, % of AWOL separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion, CTT credential. 
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Conduct and document AWOL follow up by PRH requirements.
• Maintains updated monthly CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. 
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

With a one-hour lunch break.

Pay:

$52,000 Annually 

• Minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Two years’ experience working with youth and 

young adults. 

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work required. (Including 15 semester hours of instruction in 

social services-related instruction). Master’s degree preferred.