Job Information
Adams and Associates Career Counselor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Career Counselor
Job Details
Job Location
Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$40,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category
Professional Services
Description
The Philadelphia Job Corps Center operated by Adams is hiring a Counselor responsible to provide personal/career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and quantifiable success in the Job Corps program. Job Corps is a career technical training program for young adults age 16 to 24 years old.The Counselor will identify and remediate student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans. The Counselor is required to ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
Highlights of Position Responsibilities:
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.
Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academics, Career Technical and Independent Living.
Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and success in the program. Transports students as needed/required - may also be required to conduct home visits.
Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with built-in 1-hour lunch break.Salarystarts at 40,000. In addition to base salary, the Counselor is eligible to earn performance-based incentive of 400 per quarter. Benefits: We provide comprehensive benefits including 401k match, employee stock option plan, sick and vacation time, 11 federal holidays, EAP services for supports, and employee discounts through our retail partners.
About Adams and Associates
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!
Qualifications
Bachelors 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.
Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.
“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.