Description Job Summary: Counseling students! Be a Support for students in all aspects of center life ( e.g., personal & social development, vocational & educational training), in order for them to be successful in their new program of career choice. Duties/Responsibilities: * Assesses and evaluates students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels, through intake and monthly needs assessments for individuals. (Continuous Process) * 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. * Helps in being a Attendance Motivator... assisting / motivating Students to attend and participate in Class * Submits written student progress reports and evaluations as needed, in partnership with conferences with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources. * Participates in the training of all staff, especially in individual and group counseling techniques. * Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant as a resource for their student teams. Requirements Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor's degree (inclusive of 15+ semester hrs of social services study) . One year's experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience, and holding a valid drivers license preferred, but not required. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth.