Career Counselor

our Program•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Counselor supports students in all aspects of center life, including personal and social development, vocational and educational training, and preparation for a successful transition from school to work. The counselor assists students with continuing their education or pursuing additional training and connecting with relevant community services. The role includes helping students set short- and long-term goals, identify strengths and career challenges, and address personal issues that affect career readiness. The Career Counselor co-facilitates small-group social skills sessions covering employability skills and career success standards. The counselor conducts an intake interview for new enrollees within 48 hours of onboarding, routinely monitors student attendance according to department protocols, addresses conduct issues, and arranges staffing or other interventions when performance is below expectations. Counselors take weekend Counselor-on-Duty assignments on a rotating basis. The position is based at Albuquerque Job Corps. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check and passing a drug screen under the organization's Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Requirements

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.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Job Corps experience preferred.
A valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Counsel students in personal and social development, vocational and educational training, and other aspects of center life.
Assist students with continuing their education or entering additional training.
Connect students with community services needed for a successful transition from school to work.
Help students set short- and long-term goals, identify strengths and career challenges, and resolve 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 onboarding.
Monitor student attendance according to department protocols.
Address conduct issues and arrange staffing or other interventions for below-expectations performance.
Serve as Counselor on Duty on weekends on a rotational basis.