Career Counselor (200524)

Equus; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is hiring a Counselor to work with students at our California centers. You will collaborate with departments to support student needs, assess progress, and guide educational or training pathways.

You will document sessions, coordinate with community services, and help students set short- and long-term goals while maintaining CIS records and reporting results as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services-related field or equivalent required.
• One year of counseling or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse youth population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all departments to meet student needs.
• Assesses and evaluates students continuously.
• Aids students in continuing education or additional training.
• Aids students in connecting with community services for successful transition from Job Corps.
• Documents minimum two monthly counseling sessions for minors and one for adults; adjusts for probationary status or needs.
• Reviews and updates information in CIS as needed.
• Performs retrievals; grants and verifies leaves and passes; enters data in CIS.
• Assists students in setting short- and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges.
• Completes assignments from the Counseling Supervisor and other program staff.
• Submits written reports to outside agencies or the Center Director as requested.
• Participates in joint sessions to review student records with the Mental Health Consultant.

Skills

Counseling

Diversity experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student.

• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.

• Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training.

• Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway.

• Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students; frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with demonstrated need for more support.
• Information is reviewed and updated as needed in CIS.
• Performs retrieval efforts; grants and verifies leaves and passes per PRH and Center Director mandates. Enter appropriate information in CIS.

• Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness.

• Completes ongoing assignments given by the Counseling Supervisor and all other program administrative personnel.

• Submits written student reports/evaluations as needed to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request.

• Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records and completes special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.

• Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student.
• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
• Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training.
• Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway.
• Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students; frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with demonstrated need for more support.
• Information is reviewed and updated as needed in CIS
• Performs retrieval efforts; grants and verifies leaves and passes per PRH and Center Director mandates. Enter appropriate information in CIS.
• Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness.
• Completes ongoing assignments given by the Counseling Supervisor and all other program administrative personnel.
• Submits written student reports/evaluations as needed to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request.
• Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records and completes special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction) required.

• One year experience in counseling or related field required.

• Experience working with a diverse population of youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.