OA​/CTS Counselor

OA/CTS Counselor

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• Competitive wage
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
• Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)
• Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions
• Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
• Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday 8am-5pm

Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited school required. Bachelors Degree from an accredited school preferred A minimum of three years auditing and/or administrative support experience required. Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications is required. May supervise assigned WBL students.

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.
• Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.
• Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.
• Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.
• as a liaison to Center staff to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.
• Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.
• Acts as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies. Develops and maintains referral linkages in the community.
• Conducts Center tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior.
• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

• Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field and two years related experience required.
• Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.
• Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.