Career Counselor

Description: Job Summary: Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training. Duties/Responsibilities:* Documents monthly student counseling sessions. * Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. * Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals. * Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work. * Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed. * Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques. * Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant. * Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval. * Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources. * Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements: Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor's degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold valid driver's license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance. Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience Knowledge: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification.Compensation details: 25-25 Hourly WagePI507c9c873f02-37395-39415689