Youth Career Counselor & Pathway Coach

Equus; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a counselor for our Job Corps program in the United States. The role maintains a caseload of program participants, providing career technical/academic counseling, social development, and personal/career planning.

You will collaborate with all departments to meet each student's needs, assess progress, help students pursue further education or training, and document sessions. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of program participants and provide 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.
• Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway.
• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with social services

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a counselor for our Job Corps program in the United States. The role maintains a caseload of program participants, providing career technical/academic counseling, social development, and personal/career planning.

You will collaborate with all departments to meet each student's needs, assess progress, help students pursue further education or training, and document sessions. A valid driver’s license is required.