Counselor
Education & Training Resources LLC•Excelsior Springs, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Plans, coordinates, develops and implements an individual and group counseling program for assigned students. This role involves continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling, identifying and remediating student barriers to success, and developing individualized personal career development plans. The counselor will also chair student evaluation panels, maintain contact with students' families and guardians, and conduct various special programs.
Requirements
- Sound working knowledge of counseling techniques
- Demonstrated skills in identifying and evaluating the emotional needs of young adults
- Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
- Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Reviews detailed background file, conducts personal interview and tests as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student.
- Provides continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling and direct aid on an individual and group basis; recommends necessary program modifications.
- Maintains up- to-date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation.
- Prepares AWOL reports and leave forms and verifies required information.
- Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops an individualized personal career development plan.
- Refers students for medical or psychiatric evaluation and takes remedial action as warranted.
- Refers students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement.
- Chairs student evaluation panels.
- Maintains contact with student’s family, guardian and/or probation officer; conducts home visits as necessary and utilizes community resources as needed.
- Conducts a variety of special programs such as human sexuality, sexual harassment, group relationships, self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, diversity, leadership and adjustment.
- Coordinates services and support for nonresident students including daily accountability follow up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
