Career Counselor - Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation; Loring (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Iowa seeks a counselor to guide students in center life, supporting personal and social development and educational pathways.

You will document sessions, assess progress, conduct intake, refer to community resources, and collaborate with staff and the center mental health consultant. A valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification are required, with a bachelor’s degree and related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction.
• One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.

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 ofall 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 & written communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15 social services hours

Job description

Description

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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 ofall 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.

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.