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Reference #: 7600 Odle Management - A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects

Reports to the College Administrator and is a salaried, exempt position. Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life, e.g. personal and social development, vocational and educational training. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of:  workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates and abides by ODLE Core Values and operating principles. Monitors students' progress, performance, and attendance for off-center trades. Obtains Training Achievement Records and Progress and Performance Reports from Off-center training sites. Monitors each class on a weekly basis, conferring with instructors, counselors, and administrators as appropriate. Promotes awareness of ACT/OTP program offerings by publishing relevant items in the dorm agenda and maximizing enrollment Schedules students meeting entry requirements into training. Delivers presentations during student orientation. Assists in the screening, registration, and enrollment of students into the ACT/OTP programs. Coordinates Occupational Exploration Program tours. Provides weekly and monthly slot utilization reports. Confers with other staff to increase adaptation to ACT/OTP training programs. Actively collaborates with all other departments to best meet the needs of each student. Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels. Provide assistance to students in continuing their education their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work. Documents required contact counseling sessions for all students' minors and one counseling session for adult students. ESP and PCDP reviews are conducted. Information is reviewed and updated as needed. This review is documented in accordance with established timeframes in the PRH. Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness. Completes ongoing assignments given by the College Administrator and all other program administrative personnel. Submits written student reports/evaluations as needed to outside agencies, referrals to Mental Health Consultant, Review Boards, or at the Center Director's request. Attends required staff training sessions. Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area. One-year experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Job Corps experience preferred. Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements: Ability to compose descriptive reports and use appropriate techniques to implement program activities.  Ability to verbally direct individuals and groups and remedy dysfunctional behavior.  Ability to intervene with students in crisis with aggression control/safe physical management restraint techniques.  Must complete mandated training courses.  Sound knowledge of counseling techniques. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.  Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. Odle Management is an equal opportunity employer.Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Odle Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. The employer of record for this position is Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. DBA Eckerd Connects which assigns employees to Odle Management Group, LLC.

Eckerd Kids is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets employer. Eckerd utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Kids") considers all applicant's for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special-disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.