Career Counselor Job at Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Denison, IA

  • Eckerd Youth Alternatives
  • Denison, IA

Job Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our Benefits Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 19 Paid Time Off the first year Paid holidays Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary term life insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer PTO Exchange Annual Salary: $43,888 - $44,000 Duties and Responsibilities The Career Counselor is responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal, and social development, vocational and educational training. The Career Counselor 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. Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions including employability skills, and career success standards. Conducts intake interview for new enrollees within 48 hours of on-boarding. Counselors will routinely monitor their students' attendance as per department protocols; address conduct issues, arrange for staffing and/or other interventions to address below expectations performance. The Career Counselor is assigned Counselor on Duty for the weekends in a rotational order. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area. One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Job Corps experience preferred. Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy. About our Program Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Our Program Location Denison Job Corps, 10 Opportunity Dr., Denison, IA 51442 Connect with Us video: Please follow the link for more information about this program: Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Copy & paste the link into your browser: Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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