Counselor

Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today!

Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student.

If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals.

All offers of employment will be slated for a start date of October 1, 2025

Schedule : Monday-Friday 11am-8pm

Benefits of the Position Include :

li    Competitive wage

li    11 paid holidays a year

li    Generous vacation and sick time accruals

li    Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

li    Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA

li    Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and / or Dependent care FSA

li    401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching

li    Voluntary STD / LTD and life insurance

li    FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)

li    Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions

li    Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

li    Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing personal / career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and quantifiable success in the Job Corps program. Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

Serves as Acting Counseling / CPP Manager in Counseling / CPP Managers absence

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Ensures student case load meets or exceeds DOL / Company performance goals.
• Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive / mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides personal, educational and career counseling.
• Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academics, Career Technical and Independent Living.
• Develops and updates student Personal Career Development Plans.
• Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and success in the program. Transports students as needed / required.
• Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system.
• Contributes to the Center's culture by treating students with care and respect, assisting students achieve personal and career goals and ensuring students feel safe and welcomed during enrollment
• Produces quality work / assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL / Company when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt / appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director / Center Duty Officer / Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree (including at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction) from an accredited school required. A minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience. Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.