Guidance Counselor

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

About the Position: You will serve as an Education Counselor in the Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Program, providing the full range of general education and career development counseling to military Service members, Department of Defense civilians, other U.S. Federal employees at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis, Washington.

• Counsel individuals to help them develop and achieve their education objectives including credentialing/licensure, a valid military career goal and subsequent civilian occupation.
• Provide counseling to aid the individual in career decision making.
• Gather information about the individual during the initial counseling session and recommend testing, e.g., achievement, interest, or career interest, aptitude tests, as appropriate.
• Schedule, analyze, and interpret test results as required in subsequent counseling sessions to assist individuals in making a realistic self-appraisal of their needs and desires.
• Assist individuals with class selection and planning to work towards their career and educational goals.
• Assist personnel with scholarship applications, education allowances, and grant-finding.