Career Counselor

Career Systems Development Corporation • Bronx, NY

2d • $23

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.
• Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience

Responsibilities

• Documents monthly student counseling sessions.
• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
• Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
• 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.
• Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed.
• Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques.
• Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant.
• Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval.
• Confers with parents and admissions counselors.
• Makes referrals to local resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees