Career Counselor - Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Limestone, Maine, is hiring a Career Counselor to guide students in personal, social, and vocational development within center life. You will document sessions, perform intakes, and connect students with community resources for successful transitions from school to work.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with social services coursework and at least one year in counseling; a valid driver’s license and company-sponsored vehicle insurance are

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social services or related instruction.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in counseling or related field.
• CPR/FA certification maintained is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document monthly student counseling sessions.
• Assess and evaluate students assigned to you on formal and informal levels.
• Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Youth engagement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree with social services coursework

Job description

Career Counselor - Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation Limestone, Maine, United States

About this position

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 of all 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.

Schedule:

Monday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Tuesday 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Wednesday - Friday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Requirements

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.

Salary Information

$21.14 - $21.14Hourly Wage