Counseling Technician (Parent Liaison) CY-1702-02

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Job description

POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Counseling Technician (Parent Liaison), CY-1702-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Part time, School Year

Salary Range $21.49 to $30.54, Per Hour

LOCATION:
Tse'ii'ahi' Community School, Crownpoint, NM

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
2024-D34N16-004, Term Appointment-NTE (1) contract year

Vacancies

1

Issue Date: 09/16/24

Closing Date: 09/30/24 - 04:00 pm, Mountain (DST) Timezone

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
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STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education's mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe's need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position will serve as the parent liaison in support of the school. Work involves establishing and maintaining a comprehensive communication/reporting system to ensure that communication between the school, parents, and tribal educational programs is accomplished in a timely and professional manner supporting the social and academic success of the students.

• Provides communication and reporting support to meet the unique needs of students attending school. Visits homes of students documenting facts and related information on problem cases and maintains records of results making referrals as needed.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement as necessary. Coordinates and provides support to set up virtual counseling sessions and in person counseling on school campus advocating for the student when necessary.
• Provides updates and communicates with Principal and Counselor on appointments with counseling programs, student progress, and difficulties that students may be encountering at school.
• Provides assistance to students in need of foster care and are financial assistance in accordance with McKinney Vento Program and Foster Care Policy maintaining documentation of assistance and attending trainings as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with parents, school employees, other federal and state agencies, and the public.
• Establishes and facilitates parent support groups. Participates in parent conferences as needed. Works with community programs to coordinate and plan cultural family wellness education.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or 60 semester hours
• (2) years of experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.

TERM APPOINTMENT-You will be offered a term appointment not-to-exceed (1) contract year. May be extended (1) contract year based on workload requirements and/or program funding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good distant vision and ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with/without a hearing aid.
• Must possess emotional and mental stability.

BASIS OF RATING:

Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on their resume. The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants' advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion.

SPECIAL REFERENCE:

• U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if selected.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.
• Position has a positive education requirement.
• Contract Length: School Year (TERM APPOINTMENT)
• Tour of Duty: Part Time (Seasonal) (30 HOURS PER WEEK)
• The Bureau of Indian Education has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework under any circumstances.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521
• One academic year (equivalent to two academic semesters) probationary period may be required.
• May require overtime work.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay.
• Direct Deposit of pay IS required.
• A Recruitment Incentive IS NOT offered.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) WILL NOT be authorized.
• Government quarters MAY BE available.
• DRIVING REQUIREMENT: Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education.
• Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. This is a Non-Critical Low Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.

The Investigative Process for Public Trust Positions: Background investigations for public trust positions are conducted to gather information to determine whether applicants are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S. The information that provided on the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF-85P) and the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form, when necessary to resolve issues.

The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. To avoid such delays, the applicant must request that the consumer reporting agencies lift the freeze in these instances.
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