Career Counselor

Eckerd Connects • Pittsburgh, PA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal, and social development, vocational and educational training. The Career Counselor provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work. Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills, and career success standards. Conducts intake interview for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding. Counselors will routinely monitor their students' attendance as per department protocols; address conduct issues, arrange for staffing and/or other interventions to address below expectations performance. Is assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area.
• One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Job Corps experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students in all aspects of center life, including personal, social development, vocational, and educational training.
• Provide assistance to students in continuing their education or entering additional training.
• Connect students with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work.
• Assist students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges, and resolving personal issues affecting career readiness.
• Co-facilitate small group social skills sessions, including employability skills and career success standards.
• Conduct intake interviews for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding.
• Routinely monitor students' attendance, address conduct issues, and arrange for interventions for below expectations performance.
• Serve as Counselor on Duty for weekends on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level