Career Counselor (200524)
About The Position
Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student. Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training. Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway. Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students; frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with demonstrated need for more support. Information is reviewed and updated as needed in CIS. Performs retrieval efforts; grants and verifies leaves and passes per PRH and Center Director mandates. Enter appropriate information in CIS. Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Completes ongoing assignments given by the Counseling Supervisor and all other program administrative personnel. Submits written student reports/evaluations as needed to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request. Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records and completes special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction) required.
- One year experience in counseling or related field required.
- Experience working with a diverse population of youth.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with all departments to meet student needs.
- Assess and evaluate students formally and informally.
- Assist students with continuing education or additional training.
- Connect students with community services for successful transition.
- Document monthly student contact counseling sessions (two for minors, one for adults, adjusted for probationary status or need).
- Review and update information in CIS as needed.
- Perform retrieval efforts, grant and verify leaves and passes per mandates.
- Enter appropriate information in CIS.
- Assist students in setting short and long-term goals.
- Help students identify strengths and career challenges.
- Assist with resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness.
- Complete ongoing assignments from Counseling Supervisor and administrative personnel.
- Submit written student reports/evaluations to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request.
- Participate in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records.
- Complete special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
