Counseling & Career Services Manager (63755)

Adams and Associates; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Career Counseling Manager to lead the Introduction to Career Preparation Program and oversee student counseling services and case management, ensuring progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program.

This leadership role combines counseling expertise with people-management: building a strong team, coaching staff, ensuring confidentiality, and collaborating with Center leadership to drive student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, with at least 15 semester hours in Social Services.
• At least two years of experience in counseling or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Introduction to Career Preparation program and student counseling services and case management to ensure progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program.
• Supervise and develop the Counseling and Career Preparation Program staff; interview and hire, evaluate performance, coach, and address issues.
• Ensure student success by maintaining confidential handling of data and promoting a positive center culture.
• Collaborate with Center leadership and other departments to meet performance goals and maintain program quality.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Team management

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

DescriptionGuide Students. Grow Careers. Change Lives.

Behind every student who finds direction is someone who helped them get there. As our Career Counseling Manager, you'll lead the Introduction to Career Preparation Program and oversee the counseling and case management services that keep students progressing, engaged, and on track to complete the Job Corps program.

This is a leadership role for a counselor at heart and a manager by skill - someone who builds strong teams, believes deeply in student potential, and knows that the right support at the right moment can change the course of a young person's life.

Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact!

Job Corps is a transformative program that provides education, vocational training, and career readiness to young adults. In this role, you'll shape the counseling and career-preparation experience that drives student retention, achievement, and success - leading the people and programs that help students reach their personal and career goals.

What You'll Do

Lead Counseling & Career Preparation

Manage the Introduction to Career Preparation Program and provide oversight of student counseling services and individual case management - ensuring student progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program. Oversee and manage evaluations of student progress and student panels, and help the Center meet or exceed DOL/Company performance goals.

Build & Develop Your Team

Supervise and manage the Counseling and Career Preparation Program and staff. Interview and recommend candidates for hire, evaluate performance, and coach, develop, and hold staff accountable. Fill vacancies promptly, provide required and supplemental training, employ sound time-management and delegation, motivate and empower your team, recognize accomplishments, and proactively address performance concerns.

Champion Student Success & Culture

Serve as an active member ensuring case management and success teams are effective systems for student success. Positively contribute to the Center's culture by treating students with care and respect, helping them achieve personal and career goals, and ensuring they feel safe and welcomed. Ensure students are actively engaged in leadership and after-hours programming that promotes achievement, and provide high-quality supervision that positively influences student behavior.

Represent, Collaborate & Uphold Integrity

Follow all integrity guidelines and ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information and student data. Develop community linkages for education, employment, Career Technical Training, and Work-Based Learning, and build meaningful relationships with elected officials that promote a positive image of the Center and Job Corps. Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards, communicate clearly, resolve problems with sound judgment, partner with staff across all departments, and accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, including at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in counseling or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree from an accredited school
• Previous Job Corps or related program experience

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to lead a counseling team, guide students toward their goals, and help young adults build careers that last, we'd love to hear from you.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.