Counselor (63619)

Paycom; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

11 paid holidays annually

Paid vacation from day one

401(k)/ROTH with company match

ESOP eligibility after year

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

NH Job Corps in Manchester, NH is seeking a Counselor to guide students through personal, educational, and career planning within a structured Job Corps program. You will coordinate courses, delivery, and activities to help students secure full-time employment, college, or advanced training.

The role emphasizes mentoring, development of Personal Career Development Plans, and ensuring student success through data-driven oversight and collaboration with center and off-center services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with at least 15 semester hours in Social Services.
• Minimum of one year of counseling experience; preference for Job Corps or youth development programs.
• Valid in-state Driver’s License and ability to meet insurability standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with commitment to data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, educational, and career counseling to students.
• Develop and update Personal Career Development Plans for each student.
• Identify and remediate barriers to student success.
• Coordinate on-center and off-center services to maximize retention.
• Foster a safe, respectful campus community and professional environment.
• Track student milestones using data systems; stand in as Counseling Manager when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 15 Social Services hours

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New Hampshire - Manchester, NH 03102, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $55,000.00 Salary, Job Category: Education, Shape the Future: Become a Full-Time Counselor at Job Corps

Have you wanted to make an impact on the lives of young adults? Would you be inspired by working for a company dedicated to improving the lives of young adults? NH Job Corps (NHJC) is that company!

NH Job Corps is seeking a qualified individual and a passionate educator who can make a real difference in the lives of our students. As a Counselor at NHJC, you will play a pivotal role in our students' futures. You will coordinate courses, course delivery, and program activities, leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced technical training. Your guidance will be instrumental in shaping their career paths. You will guide our students in a specialized training program that equips them with the skills to immediately contribute to the field of their chosen technical trade, setting them on a path to a fulfilling career.

The Opportunity

As a Counselor, you are a champion for student success from enrollment to completion. You will dive into a high-impact role where you provide comprehensive personal, educational, and career path counseling to students who are eager to build bright futures. By cultivating strong mentoring relationships, you will guide students through the Job Corps program, help them develop actionable independent living skills, and ensure they are ready to thrive in the modern workforce.

Your Daily Impact

• Drive Personal and Career Growth: Form deeply supportive mentoring relationships to provide tailored personal, educational, and career counseling throughout each student’s enrollment.
• Map Out Success: Architect and continuously update individualized Personal Career Development Plans that help students navigate their academic goals and technical training.
• Break Down Barriers: Actively identify and remediate personal or environmental barriers that stand between your students and their long-term success.
• Provide Holistic Support: Coordinate crucial on-center and off-center services to maximize student retention, including stepping up to transport students safely when required.
• Foster a Safe Community: Contribute to a welcoming, secure campus culture by treating every student with absolute care and respect while modeling elite professionalism and accountability.
• Step Up as a Leader: Track student milestones accurately using data systems, and confidently serve as the Acting Counseling Manager when leadership is away.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, which must include at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in counseling or a closely related field, with a preference for those who have prior experience in Job Corps or similar youth development programs.
• Credentials: A valid in-state Driver’s License alongside the ability to meet company insurability standards.
• Core Strengths: Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, an analytical approach to resolving student challenges, and an unwavering commitment to data integrity and strict confidentiality.

Outstanding Benefits

When you join the NHJC team, your dedication is rewarded with an incredible, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and future:

• Competitive Compensation: Generous pay, with additional levels of compensation offered immediately to well-qualified candidates based on your unique skills and experience.
• Immediate Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays annually and paid vacation time that starts accruing on your very first day.
• Retirement & Ownership: 401(k)/ROTH eligibility starts on your date of hire, featuring a company match of 100% on the first 5% after one year. Plus, gain a real stake in our success with enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) after your first calendar year with the company!
• Healthcare & Peace of Mind: Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following your hire date—complete with a 100% company-paid option across all plans!
• Disability & Life Insurance: Comprehensive Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage, both active on the 1st of the month following your hire date.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 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 their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.