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Job Description: Guidance Counselor
Location: Boxelder Job Corps - Nemo, SD
Employment Type: Full-Time - 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday
About the Role
The Guidance Counselor at Boxelder Job Corps Center - Nemo SD, plays a critical role in supporting the academic, career, emotional, and social development of students ages 16–24. This position provides individualized counseling, student advocacy, and program coordination to help students successfully complete training and transition into employment or higher education.
The counselor collaborates with instructors, residential staff, wellness teams, and administration to create a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes student success, accountability, and personal growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field
Experience working with adolescents or young adults in an educational, behavioral, or counseling setting
Strong knowledge of counseling principles, student development, and ethical standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in residential or Job Corps–style environments
Multicultural counseling experience
Training in crisis intervention or trauma-informed care
Familiarity with student information systems or case management software
Additional certifications in counseling or youth services
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling for academic, career, and personal development
Support student retention, behavior management, and goal setting
Collaborate with staff to identify and assist at-risk students
Maintain accurate case notes and confidential student records
Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals
Conduct workshops on life skills, employability, and career readiness
Assist students with transition planning and post-program success
Core Skills
Strong communication and relationship-building
Case management and organization
Problem-solving and conflict resolution
Cultural competency and empathy
Professional judgment and confidentiality
Salary : $25