Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

As a Counseling Technician CY-1702-2, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

Counseling with students, families and groups following treatment plans and dorm guidelines. Assists in maintaining the operation of the Substance Abuse Counseling Specialist. Maintains accurate files and records of overdue or lost materials. Maintains statistics and appropriate records as they pertain to the operation of the Residential Dormitory, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Treatment Plans. Assists with instruction, training, and work assignments in accordance with the treatment plans. Serves as a consultant in school and community working with organized groups toward desired changes, offering personal and technical skills. Preparing, maintaining and safeguarding written reports, records, and evaluations, relative to student/patient care and treatment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance. Must possess and maintain valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Applicants with Indian Preference All U.S. Citizens Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Education AND Experience Requirements for the Counseling Technician CY-1702-02: Education : Associate's Degree or 60 Semester hours Experience : 2 years of related experience Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found at

Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated and ranked based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected in the assessment questionnaire. Applicants will be further evaluated according to the degree to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed below. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. Qualifications and Indian preference eligibility will be determined on the basis of information submitted.

Education

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