Career Preparation and Counseling Manager

Eckerd Connects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short-term and长期

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary term life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a CPP & Counseling Manager in Washington, DC, to lead the vocational counseling unit within the Job Corps program. You will ensure counseling services are available for trainees across Academic and Career Technical Training areas, while guiding counselors in caseload management and documentation.

You will hold weekly case conferences with the Mental Health Consultant, ensure policy compliance, and support group counseling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction.
• Five years' experience in counseling or related field, and two years' experience working with youth and young adults.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The CPP & Counseling Manager manages vocational counseling unit to ensure that needed counseling services are available for and provided to all trainees in Academic and/or Career Technical Training areas.
• Projects ongoing management and guidance to counselors in caseload management, case documentation and counseling techniques.
• The CPP & Counseling Manager holds weekly case conferences, utilizing the services of the center Mental Health Consultant and ensures that the counseling program is in accordance with Job Corps policy.
• Assists counselors in group counseling.
• Ensures counseling case documentation is up-to-date and available for DOL and corporate audits.
• Observes SST training sessions and makes recommendations for improvement.
• May maintain an individual trainee caseload and maybe assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction

Job description

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The CPP & Counseling Manager manages vocational counseling unit to ensure that needed counseling services are available for and provided to all trainees in Academic and/or Career Technical Training areas.
• Projects on-going management and guidance to counselors in caseload management, case documentation and counseling techniques.
• The CPP & Counseling Manager holds weekly case conferences, utilizing the services of the center Mental Health Consultant and ensures that the counseling program is in accordance with Job Corps policy.
• Assists counselors in group counseling.
• Ensures counseling case documentation is up-to-date and available for DOL and corporate audits.
• Observes SST training sessions and makes recommendations for improvement.
• May maintain an individual trainee caseload and maybe assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction), five years' experience in counseling or related field, and two years' experience working with youth and young adults required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Potomac Job Corps
1 DC Village Ln SW,
Washington, DC 20032

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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