Director of Counseling and Career Pathways

Director Of Counseling & Career Pathways

The Director of Counseling & Career Pathways will work with school counselors to create and operate an effective counseling program that guides students through high school and helps them prepare for post-secondary careers.

Educational and work experience requirements:

• MI School Counselor certification
• School counseling or administrative experience

Essential skills and characteristics:

• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Effectively verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work individually or in a team

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee school counselors and all facets of school counseling program
• Expose students to a wide range of career options through career exploration courses, speakers and field trips
• Develop, oversee and teach career preparation/employability skills courses and activities
• Identify and implement programs, courses, clubs and activities that teach career-related skills
• Coordinate work-based learning and co-operative work programs
• Establish relationships with local institutions and programs that provide career training
• Work with school counselors and students to establish career preparation plans suited to student skillsets and interests
• Describe the Covenant Schools Career Pathways program to potential students and members of the community
• Assist with student recruitment and community relations
• Perform all other tasks as requested by the Superintendent and YVS administration.

This description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Covenant House Academy administration. Youth Vision Solutions, Inc.(YVS) is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.