Career Counselor

ServingSchools; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Maine seeks a dedicated school counselor to guide students through personal, social, and career development within the center environment.

You will conduct intake assessments, document monthly counseling sessions, and help students pursue continuing education or training. Collaboration with parents, admissions staff, and local resources will support successful transitions from school to work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with social services coursework and one year of counseling experience.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for company-sponsored vehicle insurance.
• Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, strong oral and written communication, and understanding of disadvantaged youth.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students in all aspects of center life, including personal and social development and vocational training.
• Document monthly student counseling sessions and submit reports as needed.
• Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
• Assist students in continuing education or community training and connecting with services for transition from school to work.
• Participate in staff training and regular meetings with the mental health consultant.
• Coordinate with parents and admissions counselors and refer to local resources.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

CPR/FA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree with social services coursework

Job 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 ofall 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.

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.