Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

Shriver - Devens, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$48,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Education

Description

About Shriver Job Corps Center

The Shriver Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Advanced Computer Systems Administration, Advanced Transportation Service Worker, Carpentry/ Pre-Apprentice, Certified Nurse Assistant, Computer Technician A+, Computer Technician Network+, Culinary Arts, Maintenance and Light Repair, Office Administration, Painting/ Pre-Apprentice, and Security and Protective Services.

Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Responsible for providing personal/career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and quantifiable success in the Job Corps program. Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

o Ensures student case load meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.

o Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides personal, educational and career counseling.

o Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academic, Career Technical and Independent Living.

o Develops and updates student Personal Career Development Plans.

o Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and success in the program. Transports students as needed/required.

o Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system.

o Contributes to the Center's culture by treating students with care and respect, assisting students achieve personal and career goals and ensuring students feel safe and welcomed during enrollment

o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained, and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (including at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction) from an accredited school required.

• A minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field.

• Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience.

• Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.

• Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.