JOB INFORMATION

Join a team of dedicated and community oriented professionals who are working to grow and develop Frederick County’s workforce!
As a proud partner in the American Job Center network, Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. We provide comprehensive career management services for job seekers and utilize innovative strategies to help businesses identify and achieve recruitment, retention, and training goals. Our mission is to be the leader in workforce development for Frederick County and contribute to the economic prosperity of the community.
The Summer Jobs Program seeks to provide Frederick County youth with summer employment, work readiness skills, and exposure to career possibilities with local businesses.
Part-time; seasonal; up to 30 hours per week; Monday - Friday; June 24, 2024 - August 9, 2024; no benefits
The Summer Counselor is responsible for assisting with implementation of youth summer employment services for Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS). The Summer Counselor acts as a liaison between FCWS and summer worksites. Supervision is received from the Youth Programs Workforce Services Manager and/or the Summer Jobs Program Coordinator.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit worksites frequently for follow-up, problem solving, facilitating supervisor/participant communication, and crisis intervention
• Provide leadership and/or assist with summer implementation processes
• Interact positively with youth and worksite supervisors
• Review procedures, agreement with supervisor and participant
• Provide orientation for participants and worksites if needed
• Implement the conduct code
• Assist with supervision of youth in recreational/community service activities
• Assist with end-of-year recognition processes
• Work with youth that may have multiple barriers to employment (i.e., mental or physical disability)
• Ensure all paperwork between FCWS, worksites, and summer youth are delivered and processed in a correct and timely manner
• Update agreement information to reflect current situation
• Complete monitoring checklists for supervisors, worksite, and participants
• Follow-up on monitoring findings
• Continue to check for compliance of Child Labor Laws and operational problems
• Assist with payroll sign-on of youth, if needed
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Aid supervisors and staff with locating specialty parts and tools that are necessary to complete repairs
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Minimum age of 21 years
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience (volunteer or internships may be accepted) providing education services, family/community support services, service coordination or other human services experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• Ability to develop rapport and maintain effective mentor relationships with youth
• Knowledge of counseling principles and experience in youth or adult education principles, group dynamics and/or teaching
• Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time and effectively complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in using various computer applications and software as applicable to these job functions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to use creativity and originality in designing programs for employers and job seeking customers
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze and present statistical reports and data
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with state officials, community partner, business representatives, co-workers and customers
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with ability to prepare and present clear, accurate reports

• Coursework or degree related to sociology, psychology, social work, education, law enforcement or a closely related field
• Experience working with individuals between the ages of 14-21
• 1 year of experience counseling adolescents in an education / residential setting
• Experience working with youth with disabilities, foster care youth, or at-risk youth
• Secondary language skills in ASL and/or Spanish

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently walk, lift up to 20 pounds and drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors, work in a noisy environment; and occasionally work outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Ability to provide own transportation to worksites and meetings
• Required certifications, licenses, etc. must be maintained during tenure of employment
• Available for some varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitments

• An evaluation of experience and training
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.