What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor-RSW position at Career Systems?
Job Summary : Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Documents monthly student counseling sessions.
- Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
- Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
- 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.
- Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed.
- Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques.
- Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant.
- Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval.
- Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications :
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.
Preferred : Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience
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.
