PIVOT Career Counselor
Company: Springdale/PIVOT Job Corps Center
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 19, 2017
Job Description:
Full-time case management position, working with young adults,
ages 16-24, in a career technical training program at PIVOT Job
Corps, located in Northwest Portland. The career counselor meets
regularly with students on case load and documents student progress
and goals; collaborates regularly with other staff regarding
student needs and behaviors; advocates on behalf of students in
order to promote student success and employability. Essential Duties: * Respond to information from other center staff regarding
student needs or crises, and (as necessary) guide students toward
on-center or community-based support services. * Counsel students individually and in groups, addressing
student training progress and personal growth/development
needs. * Conduct a variety of special programs such as human sexuality,
sexual harassment, family planning, healthy relationships, and
diversity. * Maintain accurate and timely documentation of counseling
meetings, student evaluations, and student retention efforts via
electronic case notes and student counseling folders. Must have Bachelors Degree in counseling, social work, or
related field; Coursework must include minimum of 15 hours of
social services related instruction. One year experience in
counseling or related work; proficiency with Microsoft Office
Suite; strong oral and written communication skills; valid drivers
license with an acceptable driving record. Job Corps experience or
professional experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Benefits package available including company paid and optional
benefits, paid vacations, sick leave and holidays. Apply on line at
www.mtcjobs.com. Requisition #9925BR. Position will be open until
filled. Women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Keywords: Springdale/PIVOT Job Corps Center, Portland , PIVOT Career Counselor, Education , Portland, Oregon