What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor position at Bizzell?
Description
- Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document.
- Conducts group sessions as assigned.
- Enters monthly case-notes in CIS using RAP format.
- Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance.
- Maintains and documents communications with parents, guardians and Admissions
- Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems.
- Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.
- Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.
- Provides information to the Student Personnel Officer (SPO) and, upon request, represents the students at review panels.
- Meets with SPO for consultation on individual and group problems.
- Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports and
- disciplinary hearings from instructors, disciplinary officers, Residential Supervisors and other staff and provides follow-up information.
- Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed.
- Facilitates, monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s).
- Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.
- Works toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers, % of AWOL separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion, CTT credential.
- Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
- Conduct and document AWOL follow up by PRH requirements.
- Maintains updated monthly CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
- Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
- Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
With a one-hour lunch break.
Pay:
$52,000 Annually
Requirements
- Minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Two years’ experience working with youth and
young adults.
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work required. (Including 15 semester hours of instruction in
social services-related instruction). Master’s degree preferred.
Salary : $52,000