Career Counselor

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 43,888 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 Paid Time Off the first year

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a dedicated Career Counselor to join the Denison Job Corps team. The role involves counseling students in various aspects of life and facilitating their transition from education to work.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and counseling experience, with a salary range of $43,888 to $44,000 annually. This unique opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences.
• One year of experience in a counseling capacity.
• Valid state driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on personal, social, and vocational training.
• Assist in setting goals and resolving career challenges.
• Facilitate small group sessions on employability skills.

Skills

Counseling

Social Sciences

Goal Setting

Group Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 Paid Time Off the first year
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $43,888 - $44,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal, and social development, vocational and educational training.
• The Career Counselor 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.
• Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness.
• Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills, and career success standards.
• Conducts intake interview for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding.
• Counselors will routinely monitor their students' attendance as per department protocols; address conduct issues, arrange for staffing and/or other interventions to address below expectations performance.
• The Career Counselor is assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area.
• One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• Job Corps experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Denison Job Corps, 10 Opportunity Dr., Denison, IA 51442

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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