Counselor

Education & Training Resources LLC•Memphis, TN

55d•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, guardians, and/or probation officers, and conduct home visits as necessary. Additionally, the position requires conducting various special programs and coordinating services for nonresident students.

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 Unauthorized Absence 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.