Instructor Counselor

Under supervision in a state department, institution, or agency, holds formal and informal classes and discussions concerned with human relationships, personality, and the social and other factors affecting behavior to further the social adjustment, education, or reeducation of inmates, patients, or clients, and/or provides same with occupational, vocational, or educational counseling and instruction which may include teaching basic skills and concepts or instructing them in adaptive independent living skills; adjusts the content and level of counseling and instruction to suit the functional level of inmates, patients, or clients; does related work.

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in counseling, teaching, and/or guidance in an organized education program.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.