MILITARY YOUTH COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

***REOPENED**

Previously submitted applications will be considered.

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Under managerial supervision, this position plans, organizes, and facilitate the Education Department of the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy.  Using extensive experience gained as a classroom teacher and supervisor, determines the educational curriculum for cadets to take the current GED test and ensures cadet are capable of increasing the TABE score.  This position coordinates with local and state education offices to develop educational opportunities for post-residential education and training; oversees the academy citizenship program, and supervises all teachers and academic curriculum.  Ensures cadets meet the criteria for completing the Educational Excellence and Citizenship core components.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience providing direct services and counseling to juveniles in a quasi-military environment.

Notes:

1. Sixty credit hours which includes 15 credits in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing direct services, counseling, case management or supervision and guidance to youth in a community or residential setting may be substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.

2. Two years of experience providing direct services, counseling, case management or supervision and guidance to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting may be substituted for each one year of the required experience.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

One year of experience must have been developing standards-based curriculums and students’ performance assessments.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article, Section 5-561.

2. Employees in this classification are required to successfully complete training as indicated by the National Challenge Program, such as one-week basis course for all Challenge Program staff and advanced courses on specific job responsibilities.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  The paper application must be received by 9:30 am, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office

Fifth Regiment Armory, Room B10

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.