Career Counselor

Job overview

The Career Counselor role is onsite in Medina, NY, with compensation based on experience and no numeric amount specified. Iroquois Job Corps is part of a nationwide residential career-training program that helps eligible young people ages 16–24 complete high school, train for careers, and obtain employment. The counselor manages assigned students and coaches them through academic or vocational programs, supporting enrollment, development, and retention. By providing a trusted setting for students to discuss goals and challenges, the counselor helps them build skills and progress toward education and employment outcomes.

What you'll do

• Support enrollment, student development, and retention
• manage assigned students
• coach students through academic or vocational programs
• provide a trusted environment for students to discuss aspirations, concerns, and interests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

career counselor

student development

youth mentoring

medina ny

iroquois job corps

enrollment support

academic coaching

vocational programs

full-time

compensation based on experience

new york state driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• free access to weight and cardio rooms
• low-cost meals
• optional supplemental insurance.

Why this role

Full-time role; bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred, with equivalent education, vocational training, and/or experience potentially substituting; valid New York State driver’s license required.

About the employer

Iroquois Job Corps is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.