About the Role
Plans, coordinates, and implements an individual and group counseling program for assigned students.
Responsibilities
- Review detailed background files, conduct personal interviews, and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student.
- Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal, and social adjustment counseling and direct aid on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation, case notes, and records using CIS and other documentation systems.
- Prepare AWOL reports and leave forms and verify required information.
- Identify and remediate student barriers to success and develop an individualized personal career development plan.
- Refer students for medical or psychiatric evaluations and take remedial action as warranted.
- Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension, advanced programs, and college placement.
- Chair student evaluation panels.
- Maintain contact with student's families, and guardians, conduct home visits as necessary, and utilize community resources as needed.
- Conduct a variety of special programs such as human sexuality, sexual harassment, group relationships, self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution diversity, leadership, and adjustment.
- Coordinate services and support for nonresidents including daily accountability follow-up.
- Support enrollment, student development, and retention services while ensuring a quality learning experience.
- Manage a group of assigned students and coach each through their academic or vocational program.
- Provide a trusted environment where students can share their thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid New York State Driving License with an acceptable driving record.
Skills
- Sound working knowledge of counseling techniques
- Demonstrated skills in identifying and evaluating the emotional needs of young adults
- Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Meticulous documentation and record-keeping skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency in the use of computers and common computer software; Office 365, databases, etc.
Location
- Oneonta
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- One year experience in counseling or related field
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Coursework must include 15 credits of instruction in a Social Services-related field.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage with Reduced Rated for Employees
- Dental, Vision, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
- Paid vacation and sick (2 weeks each which you will accrue as you work)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Free access to our Weight Room and Cardio Rooms
- Low-cost meals daily from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal)
About the Company
- Discover Job Corps, who we are, what we do, who we serve, eligibility requirements, and more. https://oneonta.jobcorps.gov/
Equal Opportunity
- Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
- Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.
