Counselor (62223)

• Job Location: Woodland - Laurel, MD 20724
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
• Job Category: Education

The 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.