A vacancy exists for a School Career Counselor to work at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit within the Office of Student Services! The School Counselor will support the youth by providing individual and group sessions with a focus on career readiness, workforce readiness skills, consultation services, and training at the MCIU's South East Youth Development Center, located at 1200 Mokychic Rd. Collegeville, PA 19426, on the grounds of the SCI Phoenix Correctional Facility.
Qualifications
Valid PA Certification in School Counseling PK-12 required
Valid PA licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred
Knowledge of Act 339 planning and implementation and Act 158 graduation requirements required
Experience with secondary school population preferred
Experience working in a residential facility for youth and young adults preferred
Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.
Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire).
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide guidance and counseling services to students, specifically in the areas of career readiness and developing workforce readiness skills
Program includes personal, academic, career development, counseling and consultation services to students, teachers, and school administration.
Provide individual and group sessions with a focus on career readiness, workforce development skills, consultation services, and training.
Prepare comprehensive education plans for individual students based on transcripts and desired goals and outcomes of student.
Monitor educational plans for students and provide support and guidance as needed to assist students to meet their goals and desired outcomes.
Location:
The MCIU's South East Youth Development Center is located at 1200 Mokychic Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426, on the grounds of the SCI Phoenix Correctional Facility.
Work Schedule
7.5 hours/day, 11 months (194 days/year)
This position follows a modified 11 month schedule which includes some Fridays off during the school year.
Salary
2024-2025 Salary:
Bachelor’s, Step 1: $52,572/year
Master’s, Step 1: $63,582/year
Master's 30, Step 1: $70,570/year
Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree.
About Us
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
Paid time off benefits.
How To Apply
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID: 1318). Please contact the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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