Career Counselor

Distinction

Saint Louis, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community and Social Services, Consulting, Driver's License, Educational Technology, Government Requirements, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Saint Louis, Missouri
POSTED
9 days ago

About the role

Plans, coordinates, develops, and implements an individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

What you'll do

  • Provide educational, career technical, personal, and social adjustment counseling in individual and group settings.
  • Review student background files, conduct personal interviews, and assess students to determine appropriate placement into Center programs.
  • Conduct new student intakes, Morning Report follow-up, attendance accountability, AWOL retrieval, leave, and separation services.
  • Lead ongoing evaluation of student progress (ESP) process and recommend programmatic and behavioral changes student based on progress/barriers.
  • Participate in other Center programs including new student orientation, leadership, various groups, and TEAP.
  • As appropriate, refer cases to Mental Health Consultant for psychological evaluation of student mental and emotional problems.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of all counseling activity.
  • Maintain student accountability and participate in student retrieval as required.
  • Assist in training Center staff related to counseling services and related systems, processes, and requirements.
  • Coordinate with Career Transition Services to provide guidance and career counseling to students, referring them to college placement, military placement, and off-Center programs.
  • Assist students in arranging emergency leave.
  • Coordinate specialty counseling programs, as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction).
  • One year experience in counseling or related field.
  • Valid driver’s license.

About the Company

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