Counselor, Governor's Honors Program

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) seeks a Counselor to provide counseling and support for gifted high school students participating in the program, including initial assessments and individual/group sessions. It is a 4-week residential summer assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention as needed, maintaining records, preparing unit plans, and participating in orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university and three years directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services for gifted and talented high school students.
• Provide initial assessments, individual and group counseling as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment & referral

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree + 5 years related experience

Job description

Job Title

Counselor

Agency

Governor, Office of the

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006319

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$5,000 STIPEND

Job Description

The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a 4-week residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The instruction GHP provides is legislatively required to be significantly different from what is provided in a typical classroom.

Duties & Responsibilities

The counselor position is responsible for providing counseling and support services for gifted and talented high school students who are participants in the Governor’s Honors Program. The counselor position provides initial assessments, as well as individual and group counseling as needed by the program. The counselor may provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage as needed by the program.

Schedule

• The program runs from June 13, 2027– July 10, 2027. It is a 4-Week, Summer Residential Assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (on-campus housing and dining plan are also provided)
• Counselors will provide instruction in an elective area of study Monday-Friday. Counselors must prepare unit plans and/or a syllabus and course overviews that reflect a rigorous and engaging curriculum for their elective. Counselors must be able to maintain accurate records of attendance.
• Counselors will be on a 24/7 rotational call schedule for the duration of the program.
• Counselors are required to attend a paid virtual training session for new and returning staff on Saturday, March 20th.
• Counselors are required to attend staff orientation in advance of the summer program, work collaboratively with discipline specific department staff on an ongoing basis; participate in outside-of-class activities when directed; and other assigned tasks related to the Governor’s Honors Program.

Minimum Training & Experience

• The successful candidate must have either a Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; a Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university and three years directly related experience; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years directly related experience.
• * *Directly related experience is defined as experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, clinical psycho-social therapy, and treatment planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience counseling gifted secondary learners
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to provide a challenging and differentiated instructional experience to diverse learners
• Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve instructional practice and to support others to improve their craft
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professional integrity

Salary Details

$5,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Additional Information

For more information about this job contact: [e-mail] http://gosa.georgia.gov or [e-mail]

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.