EAP Counselor jobs in New Haven, CT

Overview

Pay: $52,140 Annually

Work with a purpose! Begin a career as part of our career transition team, utilizing your skills and abilities to change the life of a Job Corps student

Position name: Counselor

Facility name: New Haven Job Corps Center

Location: New Haven

Work schedule: Monday - Friday

Benefit package includes:

Health/dental/vision/life insurance/AD&D

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job responsibilities: Responsible for the planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions:

Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student

Maintain individual folder on each assigned student

Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves or UA retrievals, Prepare UA reports and leave forms, verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements

Provide continuous educational, CTT, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student’s stay.

Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student’s specific development program, coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation

Oversee each student’s personal career development plan in the center information system (CIS).

Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted; participate as a member of the mental health team. Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in related field, including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services or related instruction, and 1 year experience in counseling or related field required.

A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.