Counselor I

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan matching

11 holidays

15 days annual and sick leave

Insurance premium offset

Job summary

Oklahoma Military Department Counselor I role involves leading individual and group counseling for program youth and teaching job skills and life coping strategies. This full-time state position emphasizes classroom instruction and preparation for transition to placement after program completion.

The job requires BA/BS in counseling or related field, with Masters and LPC/LBP licensure preferred, and entails confidentiality, judgment, and strong Internet/PC skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in counseling, education or related field required.
• Master's degree and LPC/LBP licensure preferred.
• Ability to counsel individuals and groups; classroom instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group and crisis counseling to positively affect retention of cadets and to identify their life/career goals. Provide daily feedback on cadets progress to supervisor.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance in life coping skills, drug and alcohol education, character education, and personal issues.
• Assist with retention of cadets as needed.
• Coordinate and schedule guest speakers and field trips appropriate to counseling group subject matter.
• Attend educational, institutional and department meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Confidential information handling

Discretion and judgment

Internet skills

Computer skills

Counseling basics

Education

BA/BS in counseling, education or related field

Masters and LPC/LBP licensure preferred

Job description

Counselor I

Agency: 025 Oklahoma Military Department

Supervisory Organization: Oklahoma Military Department

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Salary: $3750.00 per month / $45,000 per year

Benefits

• This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year.
• The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Basic Purpose

This position is responsible for conducting individual and group counseling sessions for the program youth and prepares students to transition to placement immediately following completion of the program. Also provides classroom instruction of job skills and life coping skills curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Under supervision of the Lead counselor, conduct individual, group and crisis counseling to positively affect retention of cadets and to identify their life/career goals. Provides daily feedback on cadets progress to supervisor.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance in the areas of life coping skills, drug and alcohol education, character education, as well as individual/personal issues.
• Assist with retention of cadets as needed
• Coordinate and schedule guest speakers and field trips appropriate to counseling group subject matter
• Attend educational, institutional and department meetings and trainings as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to handle confidential information; exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying rules or policy. Internet and computer skills for program database entry.

Education and Experience

BA/BS in counseling, education or related field required. Masters and Licensure (LPC/LBP) preferred

Licenses/Certificates required

LPC/LBP preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on a favorable background check

Contingent on passing a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening

Must maintain a valid driver's license

T1/CNACI security clearance (Eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. Citizens)

Serves a 12-month trial period

Contingent on receiving continuous federal funding

Notes

This position is located in Pryor

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.