Educational Counselor- Serving New London/Surrounding areas

Responsibilities: Report to the Executive Director. Recruit and help enroll adults and high school seniors into a postsecondary education program. Prepare and facilitate group presentations and individual counseling sessions related to higher education access, financial aid, admissions processes, scholarship search, career decision making, and financial literacy. Provide ongoing orientation for adult education programs, higher education and community agency personnel serving low-income, underrepresented adults and high school students. Plan and implement aggressive outreach efforts to identify and recruit eligible participants interested in higher education, postsecondary placement, financial aid and admissions processes, scholarship search, making realistic career decisions, and financial literacy. Prepare weekly and monthly reports of outreach activities. Travel within assigned service area to provide counseling to participants on an individual or group basis. Provide virtual and online counsel and workshops as needed during the current COVID-19 pandemic. In-office, in-person, and on site work is required. Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated knowledge of the college financial aid and admissions processes. Establish and maintain referral relationships with state agencies, secondary and higher education institutions, and community-based organizations. Understand the socio-economic and academic needs of the low-income first generation college ready students served through TRIO Educational Opportunity Center projects. Good oral and written communication and administrative skills. Must have independent and reliable transportation. Bi-lingual and underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

```Experience```
- Previous experience in behavioral health, social work, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working with children is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for this role.
- Ability to educate and empower individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
- Knowledge of child protective services and relevant regulations is a plus.
- Conflict management skills to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Vehicle (Required) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000 - $44,000