Counselor

Adams And Associates Inc; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates Inc. at the Brunswick Job Corps Center seeks a Career Counselor to deliver personal and career counseling, helping students develop individualized plans and address barriers to success.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, progress assessment, and collaboration with staff to support student enrollment and retention. The counselor will document performance in a case management system and mentor students through their enrollment, coordinating services to achieve positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services-related instruction is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in counseling or related field.
• Prefer Job Corps or related program experience.
• Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and career counseling for students to enhance employability.
• Develop individualized student career educational plans.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress in academic and career technical areas.
• Coordinate services for students to ensure retention and success in the program.
• Mentor and establish supportive relationships with students throughout their enrollment.
• Document student performance using a case management system.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Collaborate with staff from all departments to provide effective supervision and services.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Confidentiality

Documentation

Student support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services-related instruction

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Career Counselor is responsible for providing personal and career counseling to enhance student employability and ensure continued enrollment in the Job Corps program. This role involves developing individualized career educational plans and addressing barriers to student success.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide personal and career counseling for students to enhance employabilityDevelop individualized student career educational plansEnsure confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student dataConduct ongoing assessments of student progress in academic and career technical areasCoordinate services for students to ensure retention and success in the programMentor and establish supportive relationships with students throughout their enrollmentDocument student performance using a case management systemPlan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlinesCollaborate with staff from all departments to provide effective supervision and servicesMaintain appropriate attendance and productivity standardsAbout Brunswick Job Corps CenterThe Brunswick Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.About Adams and AssociatesAdams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program.We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401k match, and stock option plan that allows the company to contribute profits toward staff retirement plans. The Center also provides a nutritious affordably priced lunch to staff.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree (including at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction) from an accredited school required. A minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience. Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.“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.