Counselor (female dorm)-San Jose (San Jose, CA)

Counselor (female dorm)-San Jose

Interested in making a difference in young adults lives between the ages of 16-24 If so we may have the perfect job for you.COMPANY OVERVIEW Job Corps is a government-funded no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety Individual Accountability Respect Integrity Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with but you would also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) legal tuition reimbursement paid holidays vacation and sick time.HOURS Monday & Wednesday 11 00am 8 00pmTuesday Thursday & Friday 9 00am 6 00pm JOB SUMMARY Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life e.g. personal and social development vocational and educational trainingDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work Serves on P PEP(s) and submits appropriate reports Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed for Center Director request Review Board referrals Student referrals to the Mental Health Consultant Proper requests from outside agencies 30 Day Probationary Period Evaluation Participates in the training of all staff especially in individual and group counseling techniques Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center mental health consultant Observes and critiques SST sessions conducted by residential living staff so that each RA facilitator is observed in the delivery of at least one session every other month Provides counseling related assistance as needed to all other staff functions within the Center Participates in orientation OEP inter-group relations and development of employability plans for students Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources Conducts intake interview for new enrollees soon after arrival but no later than 72 hours REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Psychology Counseling or Sociology and 1 year experience in counseling or related field or a Bachelor s Degree with a minimum of 15 hours in a Social Services Discipline.Preferred Job Corps experience preferredKnowledge Required In order to perform the essential job functions of this position candidate must be able to compose write descriptive reports use appropriate techniques to implement programmatic activities verbally direct individuals and groups remedy dysfunctional behavior intervene with students in crisis with aggression control safe physical management restraint techniques successfully complete mandated training courses. Sound knowledge of counseling techniques excellent communication skills both oral and written knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth must maintain CPR FA certification.All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen.To apply visit www.careersystems.com click Employment CSD Job Openings and search for Counselor (female dorm).CSD is a leader in workforce development operating Job Corps centers throughout the U.S. since 1964 and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Female Minority Disabled Veteran Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy child-birth or related medical conditions) national origin ancestry age disability family care status veteran status marital status military status sexual orientation gender or any other characteristic protected by law. CSD makes reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact Susan Bolter at (888) 308-0338 to request a reasonable accommodation.