Career Counselor
Job Posting for Career Counselor at Lifeskills Connection Inc.
Position
Career Counselor
Reports To
Career Services Manager
Department
Career Services
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
Responsible for delivering counseling services to assigned residential and non-residential students in personal and social development, career development, and behavior. Provides individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to all students.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
- Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document.
- Conducts group sessions as assigned.
- Enters monthly case-notes in CIS using RAP format.
- Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance.
- Maintains and documents communications with parents, guardians and Admissions Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems.
- Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.
- Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.
- Provides information to the Center Standards Officer (CSO) and, upon request, represents the students at review panels.
- Meets with CSO for consultation on individual and group problems.
- Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports, counseling, and disciplinary referrals from Center staff, and provides follow-up information.
- Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed.
- Facilitates, monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s).
- Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.
- Works toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers, % Unauthorized Absence (UA) separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion, CTT credential.
- Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
- Conduct and document UA follow up by PRH requirements.
- Maintains updated, at least monthly, CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
- Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
- Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
- Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
- Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
Organization of Work
- Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
- Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
- Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
Experience
Minimum of two years’ experience in counseling or related field.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work required. Master’s degree preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Benefits Include
- Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
- 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
- Paid Holidays, PTO More
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
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