Position: Academic and Vocation Advisor 

Location: Reston, Virginia 

Schedule: Monday- Thursday | 12 PM - 7 PM

Job Type: Part Time

Compensation: $22 Per Hour

 

 

About the Role

Join Sandstone Care as an Academic and Vocation Advisor and Help People Achieve Their Dreams

Do you have a passion for helping people overcome their challenges and reach their full potential? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of those who struggle with substance use disorders or mental illness? Do you enjoy working with diverse clients and collaborating with a supportive team?

If you answered yes to these questions, then Sandstone Care might be the perfect place for you. We offer personalized coaching programs that help our clients achieve their education and career goals.

  • As an Academic and Vocation Advisor at Sandstone Care, you will be part of our mission to empower our clients and transform their lives. You will work closely with each client to understand their needs, strengths, and aspirations. You will design and implement customized coaching plans that address their academic or career challenges, provide mentoring and support, and connect them with relevant resources. You will also act as a liaison between our clients and their families, schools, employers, or other stakeholders.

 

Depending on the age and needs of your clients, you will assist them with different tasks, such as:

  • For teen clients (age 13-18): working on math and English skills, exam preparation, writing essays, etc.
  • For young adult clients (age 19-30): working on job applications, college applications, job presentations, interview prep, resume reviews, etc.

You will also monitor their progress and help them overcome any obstacles or barriers that they may face along the way.

 

 

Who You Are

You are a passionate and experienced professional who loves working with young people and helping them achieve their education and vocational goals. You have the following qualifications and skills:

Need to have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Behavioral Health Science, Human Resources, or Education
  • Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in providing mentoring, academic, vocational, and/or life skills support to adolescents and/or young adults
  • Minimum 3 years of combined experience, including experience with clients ages of 13 to 30.

Nice to have:

  • A Master’s degree in a related field (MEd)
  • Familiarity or experience with 504 plans or IEPs
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

 

 

Support for You Personally and Professionally 

At Sandstone Care, we believe that great care starts with our employees. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you in your personal and professional journey. Some of the benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation $22 Per Hour 
  • Personal and professional mobility, growth and learning opportunities.
  • Regular communication and support from all levels of Leadership
  • Transparency and open communication across departments - Fostering better working relationships.
  • A focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at all levels of the organization partnered with a willingness to listen, learn, and support.
  • An open environment to hear new ideas and learn from mistakes. 

 

 

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

Here's an overview of what comes next:

  1. Application Review: We'll promptly review your application within one business day.
  2. Discovery Call: Expect a 30-minute discovery call with one of our recruiters.
  3. Interview with Hiring Manager: You'll have a 1-hour interview with the hiring manager.
  4. Offer: If all goes well, you'll receive an offer.

Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

We look forward to getting to know you better during this process!

 

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