Career Counselor

Chugach Government Solutions•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Counselor plans, coordinates, develops, and implements individual and group counseling programs for assigned students, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives and in conjunction with the industry team. The role supports students’ educational, career, personal, and social development, assesses needs early in enrollment, monitors progress, and coordinates referrals and program modifications as appropriate. The position is based in Bronx, New York, with work typically performed in an office setting and at various locations on Center. The counselor may be assigned to transport students for Center purposes and must be available as an on-call counselor when needed, including for emergencies. The salary range is $55,000–$65,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field, including 15 semester hours of instruction in social-services-related instruction.
One year of related experience and/or training.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successfully pass the background check and drug test required on the contract.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling or a related field, including 15 semester hours of instruction in social-services-related instruction.

Responsibilities

Review each assigned student’s background file, conduct a personal interview, and recommend a program.
Initiate and maintain a welcome call and Social Intake Form (SIF) for each assigned student.
Use the Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP) to guide students through the appropriate phase.
Ensure student needs are assessed early in enrollment.
Provide direct assistance for students’ personal needs or problems, including sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves, and job abandonment retrieval.
Provide ongoing individual and group counseling on educational, career technical training, personal, and social adjustment matters; recommend program modifications as needed.
Continuously interpret and evaluate students’ progress in their development programs, coordinate problem cases, identify improvements to guidance and development techniques, and maintain documentation and records.
Use new concepts and approaches, recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to improve staff proficiency in guidance and social adjustment.
Recommend medical, psychiatric, or emergency-room evaluation when indicated; evaluate situations and take remedial action as warranted.
Participate as a member of the mental health team.
Refer students to other program areas, including transfers, extension or advanced training programs, and college placement.
Chair the performance evaluation team and participate in Center programs such as orientation, intergroup relations, and functional evaluations.
Conduct intensive weekly counseling for students during their first 60 days.
Conduct special programs such as human sexuality, sexual harassment, family planning, pregnancy, and inter-group relations programs.
Assist in evaluating Center services for students and recommend improvements.
Maintain contact with the families of students who are minors and use community resources as needed.
Train staff and support residential advisors in conducting dormitory group counseling sessions.
Transport students as assigned for Center purposes.
Maintain collaborative communication within departments and with outside community services to facilitate student performance and placement; evaluate components and recommend modifications.
Serve as the on-call counselor as needed, including in emergencies requiring immediate evaluation or support.