<p>Description</p> <p>Job Summary: Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Documents monthly student counseling sessions. </li><li>Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. </li><li>Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals. </li><li>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. </li><li>Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed. </li><li>Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques. </li><li>Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant. </li><li>Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval. </li><li>Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum: Bachelor's degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold valid driver's license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.</p> <p>Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience</p> <p>Knowledge: 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.</p>