Career Counselor for Student Success

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO 19 days

Holidays 11

Retirement match 5%

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Washington, DC seeks a Career Counselor to guide students through center life, support continuing education, and connect them with community resources. You will help set goals, address personal barriers, and support transitions from school to work.

Responsibilities include intake within 48 hours, monitoring attendance, and rotating weekend duties. A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree and background check are needed for advancement. EOE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree including 15 sem hours of Social Sciences or related area.
• One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• State driver's license preferred.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students in all aspects of center life (personal, social, vocational, educational).
• Assist students in continuing education or training and connecting with community services.
• Help students set short- and long-term goals and identify strengths and challenges.
• Co-facilitate small group social skills sessions including employability skills.
• Conduct intake interviews for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding.
• Monitor attendance per protocols and address conduct issues or interventions as needed.
• Weekend Counselor on Duty in rotational order.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student support

Communication

Goal setting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (incl. 15 sem hours Social Sciences)

Job description

Eckerd Connects in Washington, DC seeks a Career Counselor to guide students through center life, support continuing education, and connect them with community resources. You will help set goals, address personal barriers, and support transitions from school to work.

Responsibilities include intake within 48 hours, monitoring attendance, and rotating weekend duties. A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree and background check are needed for advancement. EOE.