Career Counselor

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center • Prestonsburg, KY

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About The Position

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps! We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees:

Job Summary: Responsible for delivering counseling services to assigned residential and non-residential students in personal and social development, career development, and behavior. Provides individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to all students.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience in counseling or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree, including at least 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts career technical/academic, social and personal career development counseling sessions to individuals and groups for assigned students.
• Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance.
• Maintains and documents communications with parents, guardians and Admissions Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems.
• Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.
• Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.
• Provides information to the Student Personnel Officer (SPO) and, upon request, represents the students at review panels.
• Meets with SPO for consultation on individual and group problems.
• Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports and disciplinary hearings from instructors, disciplinary officers, Residential Supervisors and other staff and provides follow-up information.
• Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed.
• Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.
• Facilitates, monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s).
• Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS plans and procedures daily.
• Conduct and document UA follow up by PRH requirements.
• Maintains updated monthly CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level