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Adams and Associates
Laurel, Maryland

Counselor (62223)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60,000

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Woodland - Laurel, MD 20724Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationThe Woodland Job Corps Center, located in Laurel, Maryland, sits on 33 acres of suburban land and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we serve.

Our center provides students with the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or equivalent while gaining hands-on training in a variety of in-demand fields, including Culinary Arts, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, Hospitality, and Building and Construction.

At Woodland Job Corps, we are committed to supporting students not only in their academic journey but also in their personal growth and life skills development. Join us as we empower the next generation to build brighter futures.

Why Work for Us?

  • Competitive pay and health benefits - we offer a free medical, dental, and vision package to non-exempt staff!
  • Wellness discount programs
  • 401k with up to a 5% match and Roth IRA option
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • A beautiful 33-acre campus, ideal for meal break walks
  • Located less than 10 minutes from the Ft Meade Army Base
  • A courteous, team-oriented staff culture Responsible for providing personal/career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and quantifiable success in the Job Corps program. Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data. Bachelors 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 Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. Serves as Acting Counseling/CPP Manager in Counseling/CPP Managers absence

Qualifications

Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides personal, educational and career counseling.

Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system. Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. Other duties as assigned.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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

Provide personal and career counseling to students to enhance employability and ensure program completion. Manage individualized case plans and remediate barriers to student success.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social services and a minimum of one year of counseling experience. A valid in-state driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Personal CounselingStudent RetentionEducational PlanningDocumentationOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor (62223) 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 579 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 20% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Laurel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$445k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,975/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adams and Associates

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and health benefits
Free medical, dental, and vision package for non-exempt staff
Wellness discount programs
401k with up to 5% match
Roth IRA option
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Beautiful 33-acre campus
Courteous, team-oriented staff culture