Special Services Counselor

Description

Responsible for delivering counseling services to assigned residential and non-residential students in personal and social development, career employment, and behavior. Provides individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to all students.

Administration Procedures

• Administers leaves and passes in CIS to adhere to DOL policies.

• Conducts individual counseling sessions at least monthly and uses RAP format to document.

• Conducts group sessions as assigned.

• Enters monthly case notes in CIS using RAP format.

• Assists students in seeking advanced training opportunities, i.e., technical training or college admittance.

• Maintains and documents communications with parents, guardians and Admissions Counselors in regard to the resolution of students’ problems.

• Establishes meaningful working relationships with other staff members and acts as a resource person to help these individuals deal positively with student behavior.

• Visits classrooms and dormitories to establish meaningful working relationships with instructors and residential advisors and acts as a liaison between students and these departments.

• Provides information to the Student Personnel Officer (SPO) and, upon request, represents the students at review panels.

• Meets with SPO for consultation on individual and group problems.

• Develops referrals and receives copies of all individual progress reports and disciplinary hearings from instructors, disciplinary officers, Residential Supervisors and other staff and provides follow-up information.

• Serves as a member of committees to review policies and procedures relating to the counseling program and the Center’s operation as directed.

• Facilitates, monitors and conducts Evaluations of Student Progress (ESP’s).

• Transports students to and from bus stations and other scheduled appointments when necessary.

• Works toward meeting performance management goals that include: % of completers, % of AWOL separations with HSD/GED; CTT completion, CTT credential.

• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

• Conduct and document AWOL follow up by PRH requirements.

• Maintains updated monthly CIS case notes in required format on assigned students.

• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.

• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.

• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field. Two years’ experience working with youth and young adults.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work required. (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). Master’s degree preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made t