What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is located at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a 17-month program for young adults who are failing in a traditional high school setting or have dropped out of high school and face educational, financial, or emotional struggles.
This position serves as counselor providing direct assistance to youth in their transition during and after their stay at the academy.
Location: Laurel MD
Hours: TBD
Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements of the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy.
Basic skill in applying crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate with others orally and in writing to formulate and present ideas, reports, and explain and interpret information.
Ability to manage multiple assignments. Ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge and skill in developing strategies to assist cadets in dealing with a variety of educational, emotional, financial and basic everyday life situations. Ability to gather information from various sources in support of the social, academic, and emotional needs.
Basic knowledge of computer programs used in entering program data.
Provides academic and personal counseling for youths in a highly discipline atmosphere; conducts group and individual counseling sessions using the most effective methods. Assists with educational and work goal setting; relates corps experiences to real world challenges.
Works with Cadets on an individual or group basis to improve their work habits, general conduct, and to develop independent living skills; counsels cadets regarding matters affecting them which are external to the Academy, e.g. family, financial problems, etc.; provides counseling services concerning rules, regulations, available services, and activities; provides crisis counseling concerning personal problems as required.
Interviews incoming cadets and holds orientation sessions; maintains comprehensive program files for each student; provides progress reports and recommendations for meeting the goals and objectives of each assigned cadet; coordinates with Academy staff regarding the adjustments, performance and needs of cadet.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications And Education
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-08 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or its non-District equivalent, working with adolescents.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Work Environment
The work is performed in a office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Challenge Youth Academy, 3201 Oak Hill Drive, Laurel, MD 20724
Promotion Potential: None
Position Designation: This position has been deemed Protection sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
This position is located at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a 17-month program for young adults who are failing in a traditional high school setting or have dropped out of high school and face educational, financial, or emotional struggles.
This position serves as counselor providing direct assistance to youth in their transition during and after their stay at the academy.
Location: Laurel MD
Hours: TBD
Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements of the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy.
Basic skill in applying crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate with others orally and in writing to formulate and present ideas, reports, and explain and interpret information.
Ability to manage multiple assignments. Ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge and skill in developing strategies to assist cadets in dealing with a variety of educational, emotional, financial and basic everyday life situations. Ability to gather information from various sources in support of the social, academic, and emotional needs.
Basic knowledge of computer programs used in entering program data.
Provides academic and personal counseling for youths in a highly discipline atmosphere; conducts group and individual counseling sessions using the most effective methods. Assists with educational and work goal setting; relates corps experiences to real world challenges.
Works with Cadets on an individual or group basis to improve their work habits, general conduct, and to develop independent living skills; counsels cadets regarding matters affecting them which are external to the Academy, e.g. family, financial problems, etc.; provides counseling services concerning rules, regulations, available services, and activities; provides crisis counseling concerning personal problems as required.
Interviews incoming cadets and holds orientation sessions; maintains comprehensive program files for each student; provides progress reports and recommendations for meeting the goals and objectives of each assigned cadet; coordinates with Academy staff regarding the adjustments, performance and needs of cadet.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications And Education
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-08 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or its non-District equivalent, working with adolescents.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Work Environment
The work is performed in a office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Challenge Youth Academy, 3201 Oak Hill Drive, Laurel, MD 20724
Promotion Potential: None
Position Designation: This position has been deemed Protection sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.