OA/CTS Counselor (63502)

DescriptionMake a Difference. Build Careers. Change Lives.

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their potential and prepare for successful careers? Join Woodland Job Corp, In Laurel, MD managed by Adams and Associates, Inc. and play a vital role in helping students develop the skills, confidence, and experience they need to succeed in the workforce and beyond.

As a OA/CTS Counselor, you will connect students with meaningful experiences, provide career guidance, and help students overcome barriers to employment, higher education, and advanced training.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to prepare the next generation for success.

What You'll Do

Connect Students to Career Opportunities

Provide engaging employability and career-readiness training that prepares students for full-time employment, higher education, and advanced training.
Coordinate the Center's Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, ensuring students participate in valuable on- and off-Center training experiences.
Help students develop the workplace skills, professionalism, and confidence employers value.

Mentor & Empower Students

Build positive, supportive mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment.
Provide individualized employability and career counseling.
Monitor student progress regarding students' strengths, areas for growth, and workplace performance.
Identify barriers that may prevent student success and help develop solutions.
Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards required by the program.

Support Student Success

Monitor student participation and performance in WBL assignments.
Maintain accurate student records and electronic career plans (ePCDP).
Help ensure the Center meets or exceeds Department of Labor and company performance goals.
Provide timely, accurate information and documentation when requested.

Provide Hands-On Support

Provide transportation and other support services necessary for students to successfully participate in WBL opportunities.
Promote a safe, respectful, professional environment while holding students accountable for their responsibilities and behavior.
Work collaboratively with staff across departments to ensure students receive comprehensive support.

Lead With Purpose

Recognize challenges, evaluate solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve problems.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, employers, and community partners.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities to meet goals and deadlines.
Continuously develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality student services.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and professionalism.

Why This Role Matters

Every student has potential. In this role, you'll help turn that potential into opportunity.

Whether you're helping a student secure their first job, gain hands-on experience, overcome a barrier, or take the next step toward a career, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.

If you're a relationship builder, mentor, career coach, and problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you
QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Four year degree required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Must meet company insurability requirements.

Preferred Experience

Previous Job Corps experience.
Experience in workforce development, career services, education, youth development, case management, employer relations, or a related field.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Passionate about helping students succeed.
Professional and dependable.
Compassionate, while maintaining appropriate accountability.
Organized and detail-oriented.
An effective communicator and relationship builder.
Resourceful when solving problems and removing barriers.
Committed to providing high-quality services and positive outcomes.

Join Us & Make an Impact

At Woodland Job Corp, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work every day—helping students build skills, gain experience, achieve independence, and launch successful careers.

If you're ready to make a difference and help young people take the next step toward a brighter future, apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adams and Associates, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The company complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). Adams and Associates, Inc. prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves