Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX, USA
Program Counselor-TRIO/ Upward Bound Position Summary: The Upward Bound Counselor is a 100% grant-funded position responsible for recruiting, assessing, and advising program participants during the academic and summer years.
The Counselor is liable for the daily operations of the Upward Bound program and for assisting in accomplishing the program's overall project goals and objectives.
The Upward Bound Counselor will provide direct services to the participants, including counseling, assessment, monitoring, and academic development.
Other duties include assisting in planning and organizing the summer program, chaperoning trips, and communicating with high school counselors and parents/guardians about students' academic, personal, career, and social development.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field required; • One or two years of professional experience working with disadvantaged or at-risk...