Guidance Counselor

1. Education Requirement:

• Must hold a Masters degree in school counseling counseling or a related counseling field from a regionally accredited institution.

• Louisiana Ancillary Certificate - School Counselor (Provisional or Standard):
  • Provisional Certificate (Valid for 3 years): Issued to candidates enrolled in an approved school counseling program and employed as a counselor.
  • Standard Certificate (Level 1 or 2): Issued after completion of all certification and internship requirements.

• Must complete PREA training confidentiality protocols mandatory reporting and trauma-informed care training.
• Familiarity with IEPs 504 EL IGPs behavioral support plans and reentry/transition planning is essential.
• Skills in case management mental health referral and career/college readiness planning are vital.

The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per work day.

Job Duties:

The incumbent of this position will assist students in the area of academic achievement along with personal and social development.

Duties/Examples of Work (the below are examples and not all possible tasks are included)

• Provide academic advising career exploration and personal counseling to youth in secure care

• Collaborate with instructional staff to support Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and transition goals

• Facilitate group sessions focused on social-emotional learning conflict resolution and life skills

• Identify barriers to learning and coordinate referrals to mental health or social services as needed

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to multidisciplinary team planning

• Support trauma-informed practices and ensure compliance with PREA standards

• Participate in professional development and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/Human Resources

If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.