Role OverviewMaintains a caseload of program participants providing career technical/academic, social, and personal/career development counseling. Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student. Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
What You Will Do
Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training. Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway. Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records and completes special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction) required.
- One year experience in counseling or related field required.
- Experience working with a diverse population of youth.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
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