Project Counselor (TRIO Talent Search Program)

The Parris Foundation•Houston, TX

2d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Counselor is a position 100% federally funded by the TRIO Talent Search programs. These programs provide counseling and other services to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds complete high school and enroll in college.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience working with disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge of academic, personal, and financial aid counseling.
Skills in case management and crisis intervention.
Ability to work collaboratively with other programs and organizations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Experience with TRIO programs.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group counseling for students on academic, personal, and financial aid topics.
Helping students with career planning and identifying college and career objectives
Assesses and documents the academic and motivational needs of students selected for participation in program activities.
Provides crisis intervention and coordinating care as needed
Providing case management services through ongoing contact and follow up with students
Provides reports to the director to ensure participants are following program guidelines
Assist Project Director and Advisers in managing TRIO programming, including recruitment, outreach, and program assessments
Representing the Parris Foundation at professional and community organizations
Engages in collaborative efforts with other Talent Search Programs to seek internal and external resources to augment counseling services.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.