Counselor
About The Position
Shape the Future: Become a Full-Time Counselor at Job Corps. Have you wanted to make an impact on the lives of young adults? Would you be inspired by working for a company dedicated to improving the lives of young adults? NH Job Corps (NHJC) is that company! NH Job Corps is seeking a qualified individual and a passionate educator who can make a real difference in the lives of our students. As a Counselor at NHJC, you will play a pivotal role in our students' futures. You will coordinate courses, course delivery, and program activities, leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced technical training. Your guidance will be instrumental in shaping their career paths. You will guide our students in a specialized training program that equips them with the skills to immediately contribute to the field of their chosen technical trade, setting them on a path to a fulfilling career. The Opportunity As a Counselor, you are a champion for student success from enrollment to completion. You will dive into a high-impact role where you provide comprehensive personal, educational, and career path counseling to students who are eager to build bright futures. By cultivating strong mentoring relationships, you will guide students through the Job Corps program, help them develop actionable independent living skills, and ensure they are ready to thrive in the modern workforce.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, which must include at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction.
- A minimum of one year of experience in counseling or a closely related field.
- A valid in-state Driver’s License.
- Ability to meet company insurability standards.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
- An analytical approach to resolving student challenges.
- An unwavering commitment to data integrity and strict confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Job Corps or similar youth development programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate courses, course delivery, and program activities, leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced technical training.
- Guide students in a specialized training program that equips them with the skills to immediately contribute to the field of their chosen technical trade.
- Provide comprehensive personal, educational, and career path counseling to students.
- Cultivate strong mentoring relationships to guide students through the Job Corps program.
- Help students develop actionable independent living skills.
- Ensure students are ready to thrive in the modern workforce.
- Form deeply supportive mentoring relationships to provide tailored personal, educational, and career counseling throughout each student’s enrollment.
- Architect and continuously update individualized Personal Career Development Plans that help students navigate their academic goals and technical training.
- Actively identify and remediate personal or environmental barriers that stand between your students and their long-term success.
- Coordinate crucial on-center and off-center services to maximize student retention, including stepping up to transport students safely when required.
- Contribute to a welcoming, secure campus culture by treating every student with absolute care and respect while modeling elite professionalism and accountability.
- Track student milestones accurately using data systems.
- Serve as the Acting Counseling Manager when leadership is away.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation time that starts accruing on your very first day
- 401(k)/ROTH eligibility starts on your date of hire
- Company match of 100% on the first 5% (401k) after one year
- Enrollment in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after your first calendar year
- Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following your hire date
- 100% company-paid option across all health plans
- Comprehensive Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage active on the 1st of the month following your hire date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
