Career Counselor (200524)

Equus Workforce Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a full-time counselor in Texas to support Job Corps students in pursuing education and career pathways. You will collaborate with departments, assess student progress, and connect them with community services necessary for successful transitions.

The role involves documenting counseling sessions, guiding goal setting, and coordinating with mental health resources as needed. A driver’s license and experience with diverse youth populations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Youth outreach

Diversity experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree with social services instruction

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.

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.