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Counselor

Counselor

Adams & AssociatesLaurel, MD, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Woodland - Laurel, MD

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$50000.00 - $50000.00 Hourly

Job Category

Education

Description

Empower Dreams. Guide Journeys. Make an Impact.

We believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed. As a Counselor , you'll play a vital role in helping students navigate challenges, build confidence, and discover their path toward a brighter future.

Backed by Adams & Associates , you'll provide the guidance and encouragement that transforms potential into achievement - making a lasting difference, one student at a time.

ABOUT JOB CORPS PROGRAM

The program provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) , and hands-on training in the following areas :

  • Electrical Wiring
  • Carpentry
  • Building Construction Technology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Advanced Training - Culinary Arts
  • Hotel & Lodging

We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Our goal is to help young individuals unlock their full potential by providing them with transformative education and career technical training. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

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.

SCHEDULE

  • Monday & Friday : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM
  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday : 11 : 00 AM - 8 : 00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday : Off / On-call
  • MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

    Serves as Acting CPP / Counseling Manager in CPP / Counseling Manager's 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 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

  • Bachelor's 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 Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements.
  • "Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.

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