Counselor I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan matching

11 holidays

Annual and sick leave (minimum 15 days

Insurance premium allowance

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Counselor I to conduct individual and group counseling for program youth and prepare students for placement after program completion. The role also includes classroom instruction in job skills and life coping skills curriculum.

Under supervision, you will deliver counseling, life skills guidance, and educational activities, supporting cadets in achieving personal and career goals. This is a full-time state position with retirement benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in counseling, education or related field required.
• Masters and LPC/LBP licensure preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group and crisis counseling to support cadet retention and goal setting.
• Provide life coping skills, substance education and character guidance.
• Coordinate scheduling of guest speakers and field trips for counseling topics.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as required.
• Report cadets progress to supervisor with daily feedback.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Crisis counseling

Life skills education

Education

BA/BS in counseling

Masters and LPC/LBP licensure preferred

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Counselor I

Agency

025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Military Department

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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.