Student Career Counselor & Development Coach

Chugach Alaska Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions in Bronx, New York, seeks a counselor to plan, coordinate, develop and implement a professional counseling program for assigned students in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. All duties align with the industry team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, one year of experience, and intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must pass background checks and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field with 15 semester hours of instruction in social services related instructions
• One year related experience and/or training
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and recommend a program for each assigned student
• Initiate and maintain welcome call and Social Intake Form (SIF) for each assigned student
• Utilize Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP) to move student through correct phase
• Ensure that student needs are assessed early in enrollment
• Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves, job abandonment retrieval
• Provide continuous educational, career technical training, personal, and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis. Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned students’ stay
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of the progress of students’ specific development program. Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain documentation and records
• Utilize new concepts and approaches; recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment
• Recommend medical, psychiatric, or emergency room evaluation when indicated for emotional or psychological problems or other situations requiring immediate assessment. Evaluate and take remedial action as warranted
• Participate as a member of the mental health team
• Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced training programs, or college placement
• Serve as chairperson of the performance evaluation team; participate in other Center programs such as orientation, intergroup relations, and functional evaluations
• Conduct intense weekly counseling services to students in first 60 days
• Conduct a variety of special programs such as human sexuality, sexual harassment, family planning, pregnancy program, and inter-group relations
• Assist in the evaluation of Center services for students and recommend modifications for improvement
• Maintain contact with student families if student is a minor. Utilize community resources as needed
• Provide staff training and support residential advisors in conducting dormitory group counseling sessions
• Transport students as assigned for Center purposes
• Implement and maintain a collaborative system of communication, to include intra departmental and outside community services, to facilitate student performance and placement. Evaluate all components and recommend modifications
• Be available as the on-call Counselor as needed, including for emergency situations requiring immediate evaluation or support

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

Chugach Government Solutions in Bronx, New York, seeks a counselor to plan, coordinate, develop and implement a professional counseling program for assigned students in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. All duties align with the industry team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, one year of experience, and intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must pass background checks and maintain a valid driver’s license.