Career Counselor

Eckerd Connects • Washington, DC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Counselor counsels students on personal and social development, vocational and educational training, and other aspects of center life. The role supports students who are continuing their education or entering additional training, and helps connect them with community services needed for a successful transition from school to work. Counselors assist students with setting short- and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges, and resolving personal issues that affect career readiness. They also co-facilitate small-group social-skills sessions focused on employability skills and career success standards.

The Career Counselor conducts an intake interview with each new enrollee within 48 hours of onboarding and monitors students’ attendance according to department protocols. The counselor addresses conduct issues and arranges staffing or other interventions when performance falls below expectations. Counselors take weekend Counselor on Duty assignments on a rotational basis.

The position is with Potomac Job Corps, a residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check and passing a drug screen in compliance with the organization’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or a related area.
• One year of experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Job Corps experience preferred.
• A valid state driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on personal and social development, vocational and educational training, and other aspects of center life.
• Help students continue their education or enter additional training and connect them with community services supporting a 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 covering employability skills and career success standards.
• Conduct intake interviews for new enrollees within 48 hours of onboarding.
• Monitor students’ attendance according to department protocols.
• Address conduct issues and arrange staffing or other interventions for performance below expectations.
• Serve as Counselor on Duty on weekends in a rotational order.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in 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