Lead Counselor

Job title:

Lead Counselor

Company

Virginia Government

Job description

Health and Human ServicesSearch by job title, location, department, category, etc.Search Jobs Near MeLead Counselor

• 5026532

• Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Department of Military Affairs

• Health and Human Services

• Restricted Full-Time

• Closing at: Oct 20 2024 at 23:55 EDT

• Department of Military Affairs

Title: Lead CounselorState Role Title: Counselor IIHiring Range: $65,000 – $85,000Pay Band: 3Agency: Department of Military AffairsLocation: Commonwealth ChallengeAgency Website:Recruitment Type: General Public – GJob DutiesAbout the Agency:The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.Purpose of Position:To provide counseling and guidance services to Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy participants, as well as provide supervisory support to the full time counseling staff.Job Duties:10% – Performance Management:
-The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation;
-Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur;
-Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absences;35% – Counseling:
-Identifies and helps Cadets that are identified as having mental, emotional, or behavioral issues to develop coping mechanisms and acceptable behaviors;
-Participates in daily morning meetings to evaluate cadets and make recommendations regarding cadet training and duties as well as recommendations to be evaluated and if required, disenrollment from the program;
-Ensures the confidentiality of all cadets is enforced in the Counseling department and throughout ChalleNGe;
-Participates in the Cadet Services Board, monthly or as required.25% – Manage All Aspects of the Cadet Advocacy Program:
-Ensures quality care and treatment of all cadets throughout the class;
-Provides two individual counseling sessions to cadets per class;
-Provides group counseling sessions to cadets by platoon.15% – Develop, Plan, and Administer a Behavioral & Life Skills Program:
-Develop a behavioral and life skills program that helped students succeed in the program;
-Teach cadets about tools and knowledge they need to become mature young adults.5% – Screening & Interviewing Applicants:
-Participates in the weekly ARC meetings to screen applicants for the upcoming class;
-Conducts phone interviews of candidates to determine if they meet the criteria to be accepted into the program.5% – Training:
-Provides in-service training and recommendations to the staff on methods to deal with different cadet behaviors;
-Provides Confidentiality, CPS, and Gang Awareness training to the staff.5% – Develop & Implement Intern/Volunteer Program:
-Develop, implement and maintain a program for interns and volunteers;
-Provides guidance to counseling staff on how to execute the program and work with the intern or volunteers;
-Brief ChalleNGe Department Heads weekly on intern/volunteer status.Minimum QualificationsExperience in developing, or delivering social, educational, vocational or health related programs;Experience with as-risk youth required;Knowledge of human behavior;Evidence of successful teaching/counseling experience;Knowledge of emotional, social and economic and physical needs of high school age children; group treatment process, and diverse learning populations;Ability to assess, counsel, and provide guidance;Interviewing and negotiating skills;Knowledge of adolescent behavior;Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;Presentation skills;Ability to train and educate staff and Cadets;Ability to develop and implement guidance and counseling program;Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions;Previous leadership and supervisory experience.Additional ConsiderationsSeveral years’ experience as a counselor for at-risk youth;Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Employment offers are subject to any of the following:
-Extensive criminal background check
-CPS Check
-Pre-employment drug screening
-Employment reference checks
-Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
-Pre-employment physical examinationMust have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).Contact InformationName: Loreley A. LeabhartPhone: (804) 313-1694Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.milIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Expected salary

$65000 – 85000 per year

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:25:12 GMT

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