Counselor

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Plans, coordinates, develops and implements an individual and group counseling program for assigned students.  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reviews detailed background file, conducts personal interview and tests as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student.
• Provides continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling and direct aid on an individual and group basis; recommends necessary program modifications.
• Maintains up- to-date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation.          Prepares Unauthorized Absence reports and leave forms and verifies required information.
• Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops an individualized personal career development plan.
• Refers students for medical or psychiatric evaluation and takes remedial action as warranted.
• Refers students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement. 
• Chairs student evaluation panels.
• Maintains contact with student’s family, guardian and/or probation officer; conducts home visits as necessary and utilizes community resources as needed.
• Conducts a variety of special programs such as human sexuality, sexual harassment, group relationships, self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, diversity, leadership and adjustment.
• Coordinates services and support for nonresident students including daily accountability follow up.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• 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/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
• Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree.  Course work must include 15 credits of instruction in social services related fields. 

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience in counseling or work related field. 

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.  

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.   

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Exposure to possible confrontations with students