Youth Counselor & Career Development Specialist

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation in Joliet, IL is seeking a dedicated counselor to support students at the Joliet Job Corps Center. You will provide individual and group counseling, coordinate educational and career training activities, and help students overcome personal and academic challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with social services coursework and experience with youth, plus strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and program adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one year experience in counseling or related field required
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop and implement a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives
• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student
• Initiate and maintain individual folder on each assigned student. Ensure information is updated on a timely basis including case note entries in CIS
• Provide direct aid to students with personal needs, problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves, and AWOL retrieval
• Provide continuous educational, career training, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student's stay
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student's specific career 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, social adjustment and social skills development
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted
• Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, college placement, etc
• Chair the assessment/career development team; participate in other center programs such as career preparation, diversity, and pregnancy programs
• Maintain contact with student's family; utilize community resources as needed
• Assist in the evaluation of center services for students and recommend modifications for improvement
• Facilitate Career Success Standards (CSS) group sessions for students and/or staff; provide guidance to residential advisors in student social skill development
• Visit career training and academic training areas regularly to evaluate student's progress and maintain positive rapport with instructors
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other customers
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Youth services

Education

Bachelor's degree including 15 semester hours in social services

Tools

CIS

Job description

Management & Training Corporation in Joliet, IL is seeking a dedicated counselor to support students at the Joliet Job Corps Center. You will provide individual and group counseling, coordinate educational and career training activities, and help students overcome personal and academic challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with social services coursework and experience with youth, plus strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and program adherence.