Student Career & Transition Counselor

Career Systems Development Corporation; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Limestone, Maine seeks a Career Counselor to counsel students in center life, focusing on personal and social development as well as vocational and educational training. You will document sessions, assess progress, and help learners access further education or community services to transition from school to work.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (with 15 social services hours), one year of counseling experience, and a valid driver’s license; CPR/FA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction).
• One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field.
• Must hold valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Documents monthly student counseling sessions.
• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
• Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
• Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work.
• Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed.
• Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques.
• Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant.
• Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval.
• Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Communication skills

Disadvantaged youth knowledge

CPR/FA certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

15 semester hours in social services

Job description

Career Systems Development Corporation in Limestone, Maine seeks a Career Counselor to counsel students in center life, focusing on personal and social development as well as vocational and educational training. You will document sessions, assess progress, and help learners access further education or community services to transition from school to work.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (with 15 social services hours), one year of counseling experience, and a valid driver’s license; CPR/FA