Guidance Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

Delaware Valley - Callicoon, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$46,500.00 - $51,150.00 Salary/year

Job Category

Education

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding counseling career in an educational setting?

Delaware Valley Job Corps is a residential education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center who uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student across 7 different trades. If you are interested in shaping the lives of our students and have a passionate approach to supporting our 16-24 year old students through their transition in the Job Corps program, then Delaware Valley Job Corps is the place for you. We are looking for a motivated Counselor to join our growing team of professionals. This person would play a pivotal role in our students lives by encouraging successful completion of their high school diploma program, trade skills and career placement. Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 11a-8p, Wednesday 8a-5pCounselor Benefits:• Competitive salary• 11 paid holidays a year• Generous vacation and sick time accruals• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance• Voluntary benefits offered through Voya• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching• Employer paid STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Travel Assistance, and Identity Theft ($0 cost to employees)• Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions• Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal• Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

Counselor SUMMARY and Responsibilities:The Counselor is 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. Counselors identify and remediate student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans. • 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.• Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academic, Career Technical and Independent Living.• Develops and updates student Personal Career Development Plans.• Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and success in the program. Transports students as needed/required.• Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system.• 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.• 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.

Qualifications

Counselor QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: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.

Adams and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, subcontracted to run Job Corps Centers under the guidance of the DOL.“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 prohibits 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. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.