Career Counselor

Management & Training Corporation; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a full-time counselor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, OR. You will plan, coordinate, develop and implement professional counseling for assigned students in line with government and company directives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with related coursework and a year of counseling experience, plus strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field required.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop and implement a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.
• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments to analyze and recommend a program for each student.
• Maintain individual folder on each assigned student and provide direct aid for personal needs or problems; prepare UA reports and leave forms; verify information per PRH and MTC requirements.
• Provide continuous educational, counseling and adjustment support on an individual and group basis; recommend program modifications during each student’s stay.
• Conduct progress evaluations of each student’s development program; coordinate problem cases and improve guidance techniques; maintain up-to-date case notes and CIS documentation.
• Refer students to other program areas and coordinate transfers, extensions or advanced programs as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field

Job description

Job Description

SALARY: $43,888 annually

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, flexible schedule

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, OR where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for the planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student
• Maintain individual folder on each assigned student
• Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves or UA retrievals, Prepare UA reports and leave forms, verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements
• Provide continuous educational, CTT, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student’s stay.
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student’s specific development program, coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems. Participate as a member of the mental health case management team. Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extensions or advanced programs, and college placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field required.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.