Counselor (63619)

Adams and Associates; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

11 paid holidays and vacation

401(k)/ROTH with company match

ESOP enrollment after year

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. is recruiting a Counselor for NH Job Corps in Manchester, NH. You will provide comprehensive personal, educational, and career-path counseling to students, guiding them toward jobs, college, or advanced training.

You will design and update Personal Career Development Plans, remove barriers to success, coordinate on-center and off-center services, and help students thrive in the modern workforce with integrity and care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction.
• Minimum of one year of counseling experience.
• Valid in-state driver's license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, educational, and career path counseling to students.
• Develop and update Personal Career Development Plans.
• Identify and remediate barriers to student success.
• Coordinate on-center and off-center services to maximize retention.
• Maintain a safe, respectful campus community.
• Track milestones using data systems and serve as Acting Counseling Manager when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data integrity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in Social Services

Job description

Shape the Future: Become a Full-Time Counselor at Job CorpsHave 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.

Qualifications Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you are ready to combine your professional counseling background with a powerful mission, we want to hear from you.

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.