What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Advisor (200524) position at Job Corps?
Company Description
Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.
Job Description
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.
Job Description
- Maintains a caseload of program participants providing career technical/academic, social, and personal/career development counseling.
- Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom.
- Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student.
- Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
- Aids students in continuing their education or participating in additional training.
- Aids students in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from the Job Corps program to their chosen pathway.
- Documents minimum of two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one counseling session for adult students; frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with demonstrated need for more support.
- Conduct Evaluations of Student Progress and Curriculum (MYPACE) reviews as required by the Department of Labor Policy and Requirements. .Learn and be knowledgeable in the MYPACE curriculum.
- Adept in the Job Corps program (CIS) to case manage student progress.
- Performs retrieval efforts; grants and verifies leaves and passes per DOL and Center Director mandates. Enter appropriate information in CIS.
- Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness.
- Completes ongoing assignments given by the Counseling Supervisor and all other program administrative personnel.
- Submits written student reports/evaluations as needed to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request.
- Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant to review student records and completes special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling as needed.
- Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills and career success standards.
- Tracks and manages projection data, updating weekly to ensure that students are moving as needed.
- Participates in student orientation and development of employability plans for students.
- Is assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order.
- Participates in all phases of Career Management Team decisions.
- Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
- Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. One to two years related experience and/or training required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction) required.
- One year experience in counseling or related field required.
- Experience working with a diverse population of youth.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Required to transport students.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
