Job Overview

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: 22.52-22.52 yearly salary

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