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MTC

Edison, NJFull-time$51K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$51K/yr
Location
Edison, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

MTC operates the Edison Job Corps Center, where staff provide services to local youth. The Counselor plans, coordinates, develops, and implements individual and group counseling programs for assigned students, following government and management directives. The role includes assessing student needs, providing ongoing counseling, monitoring progress, coordinating referrals, and maintaining case documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Counseling, requiredYouth Experience, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredComputer Proficiency, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required15 Social Services Credits, required1 Year Counseling Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredAcceptable Driving Record, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

SALARY: $51,000 annually

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Mon-Fri

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

  • Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance

  • Short & long-term disability

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Professional development assistance

  • Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Edison Job Corps Center in Edison, NJ where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for the planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions:

  1. Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student

  2. Maintain individual folder on each assigned student

  3. Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves or UA retrievals, Prepare UA reports and leave forms, verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements

  4. Provide continuous educational, CTT, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student’s stay.

  5. Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student’s specific development program, coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation

  6. Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted; participate as a member of the mental health team. Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field required.

  • Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,749 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51K/yr
  • US median$62–80K/yr625 salary ranges

This rate, $51K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($71K) — in the lowest quarter of Counselor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Counselor jobs in New Jersey and 1,749 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (635 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,132 of the 1,749 open Counselor jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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