Counselor

Management and Training Corporation•Edison, NJ

6h•$51,000 - $51,000

About The Position

The Counselor plans, coordinates, develops, and implements a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students in compliance with government and management directives. The role supports students’ educational, career technical training (CTT), personal, and social adjustment needs throughout their stay, and coordinates referrals and program modifications as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, including 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction.
One year of experience in counseling or a related field.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Review each assigned student’s background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments, and analyze and recommend an individual program.
Maintain an individual folder for each assigned student.
Provide direct assistance to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves, or UA retrievals; prepare UA reports and leave forms and verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements.
Provide ongoing educational, CTT, personal, and social adjustment counseling individually and in groups, and recommend necessary program modifications.
Continuously interpret and evaluate students’ progress in their development programs; coordinate problem cases and identify opportunities to improve guidance and development techniques.
Maintain current documentation, case notes, and records using CIS and other documentation systems.
Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluations for emotional or psychological problems, evaluate results, take remedial action as warranted, and participate as a member of the mental health team.
Refer students to other program areas, including transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement.