What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Thunderbird Challenge Program?
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Counselor to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide counseling services and support to cadets to promote personal growth, improve retention, and help them identify their life/career goals.
This position is also 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 judgement 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 and 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, OK
Oklahoma Employment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access. This position requires travel in and out of state with overnight stays. Travel may be required at the expense of the Employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.
Join us in making a positive impact by providing compassionate care that empowers individuals on their journey. Please see below to apply for this rewarding career:
How to Apply:
Internal applicants (Current state of Oklahoma employees) Login to your workday account; open the Career application and find internal posting.
External applicants will need to go to the State Of Oklahoma job listings and apply. State of Oklahoma Careers
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Job number: JR61942
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all State properties
Pay: $3,750.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have BA/BS in counseling, education or related field?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPC (Preferred)
- LBP (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pryor, OK 74361 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,750