Counseling & Career Services Manager (63043)
Adams and Associates

Description

Lead. Mentor. Transform futures.

The Counseling & Career Services Manager leads the Counseling and Career Preparation Program, supervising Career Counselors and Career Preparation Period (CPP) Instructors. This role ensures high-quality counseling, case management, and program delivery to drive student retention, progress, and successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Counseling & Career Preparation Program and staff
• Oversee student counseling services and case management to ensure student success and completion
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data
• Enforce all integrity guidelines and prevent data manipulation
• Drive performance to meet or exceed DOL and company goals
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed
• Lead effective case management and student success teams
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture for students and staff
• Ensure student engagement in leadership and after-hours programming
• Oversee student progress evaluations and panels
• Maintain staffing levels and fill vacancies in a timely manner
• Motivate, coach, and develop staff to achieve performance goals
• Provide onboarding and ongoing staff training
• Build partnerships with community organizations, employers, and training providers
• Promote Job Corps and maintain strong community and stakeholder relationships
• Model and reinforce Career Success Standards (PRH)
• Ensure appropriate student supervision, behavior management, and accountability
• Continuously improve program quality and student services
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify problems, implement solutions, and ensure follow-through
• Collaborate across departments to support student success
• Support Center leadership and perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school
  • Must include at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in counseling or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to student success and maintaining a positive, inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school
• Experience in Job Corps or a similar workforce development program
• Experience supervising staff in an educational or counseling setting
• Knowledge of case management systems and student performance metrics
• Established community partnerships in education, workforce, or social services

Why Join Us?

Make a real difference-help young adults build careers and brighter futures

Join a purpose-driven team that values your leadership

See the impact of your work every day through student growth and success

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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."

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