Guidance Counselor Aide

Submitted by Elizabeth Roed on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 10:05am

LOCATION

5651 W Talavi Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85306
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.

  1. An IVP Fingerprint clearance card and an agency delegated background check are required.
  2. Cost of Fingerprint Clearance card will be reimbursed by agency (prints need to be done by local police department, or an agency our organization is contracted with), cost of background check will be absorbed by Blueprint Education. 
  3. IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card  process is usually 6-8 weeks, but is dependent upon many factors that our organization cannot control. It is best to apply as soon as possible. The background check can be processed, in most cases, within 24 hours.
  4. The student can start some type of service while waiting for fingerprint processing provided the backgrounded check is completed and is favorable to our organization standards.  

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall
Spring

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon

Available days/hours

Flexible with interns schedule. M-F 8-4 Dates and times to be agreed upon between superviosr and intern. 

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

  • String verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to make community contacts with colleges, local career centers and employers
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Understanding of boundaries and dealing with teen/young adult behaviors
  • Punctual and able to abide by schedule committments
  • Able to follow directives and seek guidance from supervisor

CATEGORIES

Education
Hunger / Poverty
Social Services
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Blueprint Education

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

  • Assist guidance counselor with ECAP (Educational Career Action Plan) asessements
  • Research local college and career opportunities for students-maintain a career/college student information/resource center
  • Mentor/support students with college/career questions

Population served

Hope High School and Blueprint High Schools are Title 1 schools that serves under-served/under-resourced students who utilize a non-traditional format of education to meet their unique situations. Students often have backgrounds with incarcerations (individual or family). teen pregnancy, bullying, mental health/behavioral issues, etc.

Community need/impact

Students are in need of intensive guidance and support to increase awareness of opportunities and a more positive self outlook. 

 Providing academic and career guidance to students will reduce poverty in community and currounding areas. Students who recieve more intensive support will show an increase in preparation for the skilled workforce.