Counseling Support Fort Sam Houston

Duties

· Assist with establishing clients’ education goals, developing plans to achieve those goals, and monitoring progress toward those goals

· Follow clearly detailed and specific procedures IAW site Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or similar written directive provided by the Government.

· Provide individual and group counseling sessions via face to face or electronic methods (e.g., live video/live chat, etc.) to authorized clients (counselor support services will be IAW current Army policy/program guidance, and other pertinent policy)

· Ensure all counselor support sessions, participation, progress, TA issues, and grade resolution are accurately documented in clients' education records within GoArmyEd in IAW AR 621-5 and/or current written directives

· Assist in resolution of GoArmyEd and other automated counseling transactions

· Provide information and advice on veterans’ education benefits

· Assist clients in completing requirements for admission to a military school or program, including United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), Army Green to Gold, and the Health Professions Scholarship Program

· Assist with school admission applications, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Post 9-11 GI Bill, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarship, and other applications for student and financial aid IAW AR 621-5 and current written directives

· Conduct briefings on ACES programs/services IAW AR 621-5 and/or current written directive

· Provide education transition counseling to meet the interests and needs of transitioning Soldiers and Families

· Provide counseling support services to transitioning Soldiers and Families unless otherwise provided through a separate contract

· Transition counseling shall include: assisting in the establishment of education goals and development of individual education plans in support of stated career goals; analyzing and interpreting test data and capability and/or needs assessments for application to individual educational plans; assisting with school admission applications, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Post 9-11 GI Bill, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarship, and other applications for student and financial aid; and maximizing the use of veterans’ education benefits, scholarships, and other means of meeting stated goals. The primary tool for counselors performing education counseling duties shall be Go Army Ed. Go Army Ed resources shall be utilized at all 1-on-1 counseling sessions.

· Facilitate Higher Education Track for transitioning Service members, possibly at multiple locations

· Prepare usage and other reports in accordance with Army, DoD, and other regulatory guidance

· Facilitate enrollment in current and emerging ACES Programs in support of the Soldier Life Cycle IAW DoD, Army, and other regulatory guidance

· Schedule appropriate tests and assessments, read and interpret results, and counsel clients to assess Soldier readiness to participate in various ACES programs

· Resolve queued Soldier GoArmyEd Customer Relation Management (CRM) cases

· Use ACES customer management systems, such as the Customer Management Tool (CMT)

· Support special events as requested by ESO (i.e. college fairs, graduation, etc.)

· Assist clients in calculating promotion points and preparing promotion point memorandums

· Maintain personal work area/office in a clean, neat, professional, and orderly manner

· Ensure computers and peripherals are clean and operational.

Qualifications

· Shall be able to read, write, speak, enunciate clearly, and fully comprehend the English language

· The minimum education and experience required to perform these services/tasks include knowledge of U.S. postsecondary education, soldier development programs, and career guidance and planning techniques

· Bachelor's degree in any area of study from a college or university that is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The degree includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: Tests and Measurement, Adult Education, Educational Program Administration, Curriculum Development or Design, Teaching Methods, Guidance and Counseling, Career Planning, and Occupational Information

· Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (adult education counseling experience)

· A National Agency Check with Investigation (NACI) is required for this position.

How to Apply

· Send your resume to the contact listed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. MES, Inc. takes affirmative action in support of its policy to recruit, hire, and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Please click on the link below to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity Rights. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm.

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MES requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved religious or medical accommodation. Candidates accepting an offer must provide proof of vaccination status on their first day. If someone anticipates requesting an accommodation for this requirement, they must receive approval before the start date. Candidates receiving an offer will receive additional information about the accommodation process at the time of the offer. All offers of employment are contingent upon complying with MES's vaccination policy.

*This position requires a bachelors degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.78 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Therapists & Counselors: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location