Counseling Manager at Bizzell

New Haven, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Speaking, Verbal Skills, Written Skills, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Computer Literacy, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Career Counseling, Staff Management, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development, Performance Management, Student Retention, Mentoring, Disciplinary Actions

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description ? Plans, organizes, administers and measures work activities performed by the CDSS department. • Supervises all employment activities, including recruitment, testing, reference checking and related employment matters. • Ensures approved curriculum is being taught in career preparation training and assigns and supervises staff in areas of responsibility. • Promotes a positive Job Corps image and increases awareness in the community. • Develops referral sources through agency and community outreach and promotes job development through direct contact with employers, One-Stops, WIA, and state employment agencies. • Monitors the delivery of personal and career counseling. • Audits counseling case notes and folders quarterly. • Analyzes CPP surveys and adjusts CPP as needed. • Provides assignees with assessment of and assistance with placement readiness. • Works to retain students on Center. • Uses the MPO30, MPO32, OMS 20 and OMS20p to analyze data, identify performance trends and implement corrective actions as needed. • Promotes teamwork between students and staff and interdepartmental teamwork among staff. • Monitors area of responsibility to ensure timely and high quality services. • Works toward meeting performance management goals. • Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily. • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices. • Holds regular staff meetings at least twice a month with managers, documents meetings and submits documentation to the Center Director and VP of Job Corps Operations. • Attends both OMS and MPO weekly meetings to assist in center OMS performance. • Creates systems and structure to ensure long-term retention of all students. • Conducts quarterly audits of case notes and ESPs. Develops corrective action plan as needed. • Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. • Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement. • Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases. • Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Above average public speaking skills and experience, above average verbal and written skills, above average problem solving and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy (specifically internet, e-mail, Word Perfect, Lotus and Excel), the ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends, the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license, and the ability to travel periodically are required. Five years in Job Corps Management preferred, other managerial experience considered; five years experience working with adolescents/young adults. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work required. Master’s degree preferred; any waiver of the requirement must be reviewed and approved by the DOL Regional Office.

Responsibilities

The Counseling Manager plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the CDSS department, ensuring effective career preparation training and personal counseling services. They also promote community awareness and develop referral sources to enhance job development opportunities.