Career Counselor

Deliver counseling services to assigned residential and non-residential students in personal and social development, career development, and behavior. Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to all students.

• Administer leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies
• Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document
• Conduct group sessions as assigned
• Enter monthly case-notes in CIS using RAP format
• Assist students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance
• Ensure all documentation of communications with parents, guardians and Admissions Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems is maintained
• Establish meaningful working relationships with other staff members and act as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior
• Visit classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and act as a liaison between students and these departments
• Provide information to the Center Standards Officer (CSO) and, upon request, represent the students at review panels
• Meet with CSO for consultation on individual and group problems
• Ensure referrals are developed and copies of all individual progress reports, counseling, and disciplinary referrals from Center staff are completed, and follow-up information is provided
• Serve as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed
• Ensure Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s) are completed
• Transport students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary
• Work toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers, % Unauthorized Absence (UA) separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion, CTT credential
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Ensure UAs are conducted and documented with follow up by PRH requirements
• Ensure updated CIS case notes (at least monthly) in required format are completed on all students
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, Life Skills Connection’s policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

Effective

Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Minimum of two years’ experience in counseling…