Gary Job Corps Center is seeking an energetic and driven Career Counselor to join our team! Responsible for providing personal/career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and success in the Job Corps program. Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops individualized student career plans. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

We are interested in hiring staff that:

* have a strong record of meeting or exceeding goals,

* great public speaking skills,

* have excellent skills working with people of all backgrounds,

* have experience in working fast pace environment

* have strong community relationships

* can effectively multi-task,

* have good organization skills,

* have effective time management skills,

* are tech savvy,

* are resourceful, and

* have a good sense of humor.

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is deeply committed to the Job Corps program and the students we serve. In partnership with the US Department of Labor, Adams and Associates provides free education and training that helps young people earn their high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and provides assistance in finding and keeping employment. Adams and Associates provides many opportunities for career advancement within the company.

If this sounds like the career opportunity you have been looking for, and you have the desire to help impact the lives of young people around the country, then apply now!

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.

All qualified candidates will successfully complete the required pre-employment process to include the following: Drug Screen, Criminal Background, Education Verification, Employment Verification, and COVID-19 testing.

**Note:  All employees of Adams and Associates/Gary Job Corps Center must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021, absent a legal exemption for medical or religious purposes.