Student Counselor: Education, Career & Growth Advocate

distinctionllc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction LLC seeks a qualified counselor to plan, coordinate, and implement an individual and group counseling program for assigned students at the St. Louis Job Corps Center.

You will provide educational, career technical, personal, and social adjustment counseling in grouped and one-on-one settings, review student files, conduct intakes, monitor progress, and coordinate with Career Transition Services to guide college or military placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with relevant social services instruction.
• One year counseling or related field experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational, career technical, personal, and social adjustment counseling in individual and group settings.
• Review student background files, conduct interviews, and assess placement.
• Conduct new student intakes, Morning Report follow-ups, attendance accountability, AWOL retrieval, leave, and separation services.
• Lead ongoing evaluation of student progress and recommend programmatic changes.
• Coordinate with Career Transition Services for college or military placement referrals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of counseling activity.
• Assist in training Center staff related to counseling services.
• Coordinate specialty counseling programs as required.

Skills

Counseling skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (including 15 semester hours in social services)

Job description

Distinction LLC seeks a qualified counselor to plan, coordinate, and implement an individual and group counseling program for assigned students at the St. Louis Job Corps Center.

You will provide educational, career technical, personal, and social adjustment counseling in grouped and one-on-one settings, review student files, conduct intakes, monitor progress, and coordinate with Career Transition Services to guide college or military placement.