Career Placement Counselor

Odle Management - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

About the position

The Career Placement Counselor at Odle Management is responsible for guiding and supporting students in their transition from education to employment. This role involves conducting interviews, providing job search techniques, maintaining active caseloads, and ensuring students are connected with job opportunities, schools, or military service. The counselor will also mentor students in career success standards and assist with job fairs and workshops, all while adhering to the organization's core values and principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with students preparing to exit the center.
• Provide re-orientation and focus on job search techniques.
• Create and maintain a caseload of active assignee files.
• Maintain bi-weekly or monthly contact with students and document actions in case notes.
• Attend meetings involving Career Transition student/process issues.
• Visit classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with employability skills and job search processes.
• Familiarize students with military, school, and job opportunities.
• Provide workshops to exiting students and assigned caseload.
• Assist center staff with planning and executing job fairs and career days.
• Maintain linkages with military services and external resources; secure and post job leads.
• Perform job development by screening leads from various sources.
• Ensure all necessary documents for job search are completed prior to student exit.
• Initiate transfers for students relocating and identify support services needed for independent living.
• Develop and maintain a resource center for support services.
• Participate in the students' Career Assessment Panel.
• Ensure timely distribution of assignee checks and inform them of payment processes.
• Meet regularly with center staff to facilitate contact and placement information.
• Ensure secure storage of Personally Identifiable Information and valuable items.
• Initiate contact with former enrollee assignees prior to or soon after exiting the center.
• Utilize data and systems for placement opportunities and track individual performance.
• Complete appeals process and verify placements to reconcile errors in surveys.
• Provide additional assistance to meet overall department placement goals.
• Attend required staff training sessions and maintain accountability of staff and students.
• Cultivate a respectful and safe climate on center for staff and students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or an Associate's degree with two years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Sound knowledge of case management, career counseling, and job search techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Job Corps experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance options
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan