Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate’s degree in one of these fields and related experience. The posting's associate-degree experience requirement contains the unclear text “w years.”
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to interact with team members and maintain effective working relationships with facility staff and departments.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Related experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and abide by Covenant Learning Solutions Core Values and operating principles.
• Support the Career Development Services System (CDSS) in relation to individual, department, and overall goals.
• Securely store all Personally Identifiable Information, including the DOL-issued laptop.
• Conduct direct recruitment activities, including speaking engagements.
• Attend, exhibit, and present at designated neighborhood and county activities, fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, including colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies, to identify potential students and conduct outreach.
• Interview potential candidates to gather eligibility information and complete applicant folders.
• Follow up on student progress, including length of stay and separation.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with the center regarding input needs.
• Coordinate and maintain communications with CTS to support outreach and placement.
• Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate Career Success Standards and employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, and follow safety practices in areas of responsibility.
• Complete required enrollment documentation in individual folders in accordance with PRH and company requirements.
• Participate in industry advisory councils and community relations councils as assigned.
• Participate in student orientations for OCT inputs at the center or another location.
• Participate in OCT student information sessions.
• Participate in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting outreach activities.
• Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors.
• Assist the center and CTS with contacting AWOL students and non-responsive former enrollees and graduates when requested.
• Provide additional assistance as needed to meet departmental goals.
• Cultivate and maintain a center climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, providing a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Perform other duties as assigned.