Career Counselor
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Community Health, Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work
Career Counselor needed to work in Columbia with travel to Audrain, Cooper, and Howard counties. The coach provides career coaching, family support services, and case management to help lift people out of poverty. Assist individuals who receive food stamps to gain skills, training, and work experience using a strengths-based whole-family approach. Assist with developing goals by assessing career training pathways and preparing for employment (writing resumes, job applications, and mock interviews);
address barriers and support the family. Promote the program through recruitment, meetings, and community events. Pay is $17 / hour.
- Must have general knowledge of family development and social services. Previous work experience as a case manager or social worker is helpful.
- Willingness to become certified with a Family Development Credential (FDC) during the first 2 years of employment (paid by employer).
- Prefer related college degree.
- Prefer experience working with low-income families.
- Excellent insurance package
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid two-week winter break
- Opportunities for overtime
- Opportunities for advancement
- 8 hour shift, Monday through Friday
CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers
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Location:
65248
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