Counselor (61240)
Listed compensation
$43,888
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Brunswick - Brunswick, GA 31525Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $43,888.00 SalaryJob Category: EducationThe Career Counselor is responsible for providing personal and career counseling to enhance student employability and ensure continued enrollment in the Job Corps program. This role involves developing individualized career educational plans and addressing barriers to student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES Provide personal and career counseling for students to enhance employability Develop individualized student career educational plans Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress in academic and career technical areas Coordinate services for students to ensure retention and success in the program Mentor and establish supportive relationships with students throughout their enrollment Document student performance using a case management system Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlines Collaborate with staff from all departments to provide effective supervision and services Maintain appropriate attendance and productivity standards BENEFITS We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefit eligibility and plan details will be provided during onboarding.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Matching 401(k)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Voluntary
Benefits
About Brunswick Job Corps Center The Brunswick Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.
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. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401k match, and stock option plan that allows the company to contribute profits toward staff retirement plans. The Center also provides a nutritious affordably priced lunch to staff.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s 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. Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience.
Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Career Counselor is tasked with providing personal and career counseling to students to boost their employability and ensure they remain enrolled in the Job Corps program. This role involves developing tailored career educational plans and actively addressing any obstacles hindering student success.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, including a minimum of 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction. A minimum of one year of experience in counseling or a related field is required, along with a valid in-State Driver's License and meeting company insurability standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor (61240) at ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 13,751 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Career Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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