Career Counselor

• Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document.
• Conducts group sessions as assigned.
• Enters monthly case-notes in CIS using RAP format.
• Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities i.e. technical training or college admittance.
• Maintains and documents communications with parents guardians and Admissions
• Counselors in regard to the resolution of students problems.
• Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.
• Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.
• Provides information to the Student Personnel Officer (SPO) and upon request represents the students at review panels.
• Meets with SPO for consultation on individual and group problems.
• Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports and
• disciplinary hearings from instructors disciplinary officers Residential Supervisors and other staff and provides follow-up information.
• Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Centers operation as directed.
• Facilitates monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESPs).
• Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers % of AWOL separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion CTT credential.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Conduct and document AWOL follow up by PRH requirements.
• Maintains updated monthly CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulations Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures. Models mentors monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

With a one-hour lunch break.

Pay:

$52000 Annually

• Minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Two years experience working with youth and

young adults.

• Bachelors degree in counseling psychology or social work required. (Including 15 semester hours of instruction in

social services-related instruction). Masters degree preferred.

* This position requires the incumbent to submit to and successfully pass a background check and all drug screenings as required by applicable Department of Labor (D.O.L.) standards *