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Counselor

Adams and Associates, Inc.

icon Philadelphia, PA, US, 19145

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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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.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
Serves as Acting Counseling/CPP Manager in Counseling/CPP Manager’s absence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
o Ensures student case load meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
o 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.
o Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academics, Career Technical and
Independent Living.
o Develops and updates student Personal Career Development Plans.
o Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and
success in the program. Transports students as needed/required.
o Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system.
o 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
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and
services are provided to students.
o 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.
o Other duties as assigned.