Title: Counselor - Part-Time
State Role Title: Counselor II
Hiring Range: $30 - $35 / hour
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Commonwealth Challenge
Agency Website: DMA
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About 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: Provide counseling and guidance services to Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy candidates and cadets.
This is a part-time position and is ineligible for state benefits. This position is limited to working an average of 29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours per year. Must be able and willing to work weekends and/or evenings as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience as a mental health or guidance counselor or social worker required;
Must be able and willing to work weekends and/or evenings as directed;
Knowledge of human behavior;
Ability to assess, counsel, and provide guidance;
Interviewing and negotiating skills;
Knowledge of adolescent behavior;
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
Presentation skills;
Ability to train and educate others;
Ability to develop and implement guidance and counseling program;
Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products;
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.
Additional Considerations
Experience with at-risk youth preferred;
Licensed or licensure track for LPC or LSW preferred.
Special Instructions
You 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 examination
Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsement within eleven (11) months of hire, and must maintain a valid CDL for the duration of employment thereafter.
Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Regulatory standards, including, but not limited the use of a respirator.
Must 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 Information
Name: Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone: (804) 313-1694
Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil
In 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 AHP Letter 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.