What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Counselor - Albuquerque Job ChalleNGe Academy position at State of New Mexico?
23.07 - $36.91 Hourly
47,989 - $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
The New Mexico National Guard Job ChalleNGe Academy (NMNGJCA) in Albuquerque, NM, is a career technical education program that serves as an optional follow-on program for graduates of the New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Roswell, NM. The goal of the NMNGJCA program is to prepare students aged 17.5 - 20 for living wage jobs while providing a no-cost place for them to live and study in a para-military environment while simultaneously developing life skills. Upon completion of a three-to-six-month career training curriculum, the NMNGJCA advocates for graduates and works to connect them with employment opportunities throughout the state. The newly established NMNGJCA will open for its first-class cycle in Fiscal Year 25.
Why does the job exist?
The Lead Counselor is responsible for supporting the ongoing mental health of the students participating in the New Mexico Job ChalleNGe Academy (NMJCA). They collaborate effectively with other NMJCA staff, parents / guardians, advocates, school officials, and community resources to meet the needs of students and facilitate their improvement in Life-Coping skills, which is one of the Academy's eight (8) core components in accordance with the National Guard Bureau requirements. This position has direct oversight of the behavioral health and medical department.
How does it get done?
The Lead Counselor will :
- Assess the mental heath needs of students
- Counsel Students enrolled in the Job ChalleNGe Academy.
- Develop and implement curriculum for Life-Coping Skills
- Manage and input required data into the program's database in accordance with National Guard Bureau requirements
- Supervise assigned staff to include performance evaluation and development, schedules and timekeeping, training, etc.
Who are the customers?
Students enrolled in the Job ChalleNGe Academy, JCA Management and Staff, DMA Leadership, National Guard Bureau, Federal and State Stakeholders, and Citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has :
Minimum Qualification
Associate degree in Human Services or Social Services Counseling and two (2) years' experience in mental health and / or substance abuse counseling. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
Employment Requirements
Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. Pre-employment criminal background check is required and conditional pending results
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information : Keryl Work, Deputy Director. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $47,989 - $76,782
