Career Counselor

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement match 5%

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is hiring a Career Counselor to support students across personal, social, vocational and educational development at the center. The role includes guiding students through education and training pathways and helping them access community services for a successful transition to work.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with some Social Sciences coursework, plus counseling experience. A valid driver's license and background check are preferred, with a weekend Counselor on Duty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with some Social Sciences coursework.
• One year of counseling experience or related field preferred.
• Valid State driver's license preferred.
• Drug screen required per policy.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students in all aspects of center life including personal and social development, vocational and educational training.
• Assist students in continuing education or additional training and connect with community services for successful transition to work.
• Help students set short- and long-term goals and address personal issues affecting career readiness.
• Co-facilitate small group sessions on employability skills and career success standards.
• Conduct intake interviews for new enrollees within 48 hours of onboarding.
• Monitor attendance and address conduct issues according to department protocols; participate in interventions as needed.
• Serve as Counselor on Duty on selected weekends in rotation.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Goal setting

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 andmaking adifferencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

• 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

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 onboarding.
• 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 required.
• 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.

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.

Eckerd Connects is a subsidiary of Exceed

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 ith 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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500 22nd Street SouthJob Corps Services, St Petersburg , Florida 33712-1702 , United States

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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. If you need assistance or accommodation, email [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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