Career Counselor

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Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, including personal and social development, vocational and educational training.

• Document monthly student counseling sessions.
• Assess and evaluate continuously those students assigned on both formal and informal levels.
• Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
• Provide assistance to students in continuing education or entering additional training, and connect with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work.
• Submit written student reports and evaluations as needed.
• Participate in the training of all staff, especially in individual and group counseling techniques.
• Participate in weekly sessions with the Center mental health consultant.
• Assist with unauthorized absence retrieval.
• Confere with parents and admissions counselors. Refer to local resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for company-sponsored vehicle insurance.

Preferred: Previous Job Corps experience, knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth. Must maintain CPR/FA certification.

Seniority level:
Entry level
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Employment type:

Full‑time
• Job function:
Other
• Industries:
Education Management

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