Student Career Counselor & Employability Coach

Equus - Job Corps; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Bangor, ME is seeking a focused counselor to maintain a caseload of program participants, providing career technical/academic, social, and personal development guidance. You will collaborate with other departments to meet student needs and help them pursue education or training opportunities.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree with social services coursework, and one year of counseling experience with diverse youth, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social services instruction.
• One year experience in counseling or related field.
• Experience working with a diverse population of youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of program participants providing career technical/academic, social, and personal/career development counseling.
• Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student.
• Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training.
• Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students; frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with demonstrated need for more support.
• Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills and career success standards.

Skills

Counseling

Youth engagement

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social services instruction

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Bangor, ME is seeking a focused counselor to maintain a caseload of program participants, providing career technical/academic, social, and personal development guidance. You will collaborate with other departments to meet student needs and help them pursue education or training opportunities.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree with social services coursework, and one year of counseling experience with diverse youth, plus a valid driver’s license.