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.
Schedule:
Monday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM Wednesday - Friday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM
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: 21.14-21.14 Hourly WagePIe7de2a17adc6-8811
