Career Counselor - Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Limestone, Maine is seeking a Career Counselor to support students in personal, social, vocational and educational development within the center setting. You will document sessions, assess progress, and help students transition to further training or education.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (with 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction), at least one year in counseling, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/FA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction.
• One year’s counseling experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for company-sponsored vehicle insurance.
• CPR/FA certification.

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.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Oral and written communication

CPR/FA certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15 hours social services instruction

One year counseling experience

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