This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12194132\ Aleut Federal, LLC\ \ \ Job Category: Operations\ Requisition Number: CAREE002604\ \ Posted: September 11, 2024\ Schedule: Full Time\ Location: Chicago, IL 60623, USA\ \ \

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Did you know Aleut Federal currently supports 3 Job Corps Centers? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of adolescents and young adults? Check out our Career Center and search by these locations: Albuquerque, NM; Chicago, IL; and El Paso, TX.

The Career Counselor reports to the CPP and Counseling Services Manager. Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills; and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values and operating principles.

Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student.

Continuously assesses and evaluates those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Assists students in continuing their education, entering into additional training, and connecting with community services necessary for a successful transition from school to work.

Documents at least two monthly student contact counseling sessions for minors and one for adult students. Encourage adult students to sign a permission form so the counselor can contact them on their behalf. Frequency is adjusted for students on probationary status or with a demonstrated need for more support.

ESP and PCDP reviews are conducted. Information is reviewed and updated as needed. This review is documented under established time frames in the PRH.

Assists students in setting short- and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges, and resolving personal issues that affect career readiness.

Completes ongoing assignments by the Counseling/OCT Supervisors and all other program administrative personnel.

Submit written student reports/evaluations to outside agencies and referrals to mental health consultants, review boards, or at the Center Director\'s request.

Participates in joint sessions with resident advisors and the Center Mental Health Consultant. Review student records and complete special needs requests for Mental Health or additional specific counseling needs.

Co-facilitates small group social skills sessions, including employability skills, career success standards, and Aleut\'s Core Values.

Collaborates with residential staff at least once monthly. Contact frequency will change as directed or as individual circumstances require.

Develop a close working relationship with the Center\'s Mental Health Consultant.

Participates in all phases of Career Management Team decisions. Assesses students\' transitional support needs and develops strategies to meet identified needs.

Provides training to center staff on related counseling techniques.

Participates in student orientation and development of employabili\ \

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\ \ Aleut Federal, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member st atus, or any other status protected by law.