What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Counselor, GEAR UP (Richford, Vermont) position at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)?
VSAC GEAR UP Outreach Counselor Opportunity
Do you enjoy working with middle and high school students? Are you energized by the enthusiasm of teenagers? As a VSAC GEAR UP Outreach Counselor, you’ll have an opportunity to help students explore the possibilities their future can hold and help them create a plan to get there.
This Outreach Counselor role is in our VSAC Gear UP program. The position is based in the Rutland, Vermont, area and serves Fair Haven Middle and High Schools. The counselor will provide career and college readiness services to the students they support.
This position is full-time with generous time off during the summer months and great benefits including an annual 403(b) contribution. The target start date for this position is May 1st.
Key Attributes: • flexibility • eagerness to learn • success when working independently • comfort creating and maintaining relationships with people in a variety of settings.
The Successful Candidate Will: • create a curriculum plan to cover the full spectrum of career and college planning services • meet with students regularly in groups and individually • offer workshops and presentations to students and parents • develop rapport with middle and high school students and their families, area school staff and faculty, and agency and college personnel.
Experience and Qualifications: • a master’s degree in counseling, education or related field preferred • experience working with youth in educational settings • an understanding of the socioeconomic and academic needs of first-generation, modest income students and families • excellent communication and organizational skills • a working knowledge of adolescent development, career development, post-secondary options and financial aid • solid group presentation skills • familiarity with public school systems. You do not need to meet 100% of the experience and qualifications listed to be considered.
Our work is often focused on the people in our society who benefit from additional support and information to attain their college and career goals, including members of the BIPOC & LGBTQ community as well as other groups. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who fully understand the perspectives, strengths, and challenges of the communities that we serve.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license verified by a Motor Vehicle Record Report, a willingness to travel up to 1,000 miles a month, a properly inspected, registered, and insured motor vehicle for business use, and must provide their own workspace when working away from VSAC offices. This position requires a background check. For more information and a full job description please visit www.vsac.org/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in commutable distance to Richford, Vermont?
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- counseling and/or education: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richford, VT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000