Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Maine

The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.

• Documents monthly student counseling sessions
• Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work
• Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed
• Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques
• Participates in bi-weekly session with the Center mental health consultant
• Assists with AWOL retrieval
• Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources
• Transfers students both on and off center as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree required, including 15 semester hours of instruction in Social Services related area. One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.

Preferred: Job Corps experience preferred Knowledge Required: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification.

All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 15 semester hours of instruction and 1 year experience in counseling, psychology or sociology?

Work Location: In person