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Adams and Associates
Anaconda, Montana

OA/CTS Counselor (62030)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46,818

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Anaconda Job Corps Center - Anaconda, MT 59711
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $46,818.00 - $46,818.00 Salary
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY Responsible for applicant recruitment and arrival coordination, and to provide exiting students with transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, military enlistment, or enrollment in higher education or Job Corps advanced training

Identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to enrollment and/or student placement. Determines and documents student eligibility for Job Corps enrollment according to all PRH requirements.

Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition Readiness staff to provide exiting students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students transitional.

Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION May supervise assigned students performing intern duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals. o Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility for the Job Corps Program. o Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records. o Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources. o Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process. o Serves as a Center Liaison to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention. o Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program. o Develops partnerships with community agencies and local businesses to develop and maintain referral linkages for prospective enrollments and post training placement opportunities. o Conducts Academy campus tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings. o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase. o Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance. o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase. o Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome. o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.

Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. o Mentors, Monitors and Models College and Career Readiness Skills. o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population.

Supports and reinforces positive community culture. o Provides quality programs and services for individualized student needs.

Pursues Center improvements, enhancements and promotes innovation. o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge.

Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.

Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director or designee to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. o Other duties as assigned Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years related experience in youth programs.

Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.”

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for recruiting applicants, coordinating arrivals, and providing exiting students with transitional support and placement services. Develops community partnerships to facilitate enrollment and ensure students secure quality employment or further education.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, or an Associate's degree with two years of related experience in youth programs. Must possess a valid in-state driver's license and meet insurability requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Eligibility DeterminationPartnership DevelopmentYouth MentoringTransition PlanningCommunity Outreach

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Counseling market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 504 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$47kCounseling median $73k (middle half $65k–$85k)330 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$49k in purchasing powerMontana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counseling pay trend+18.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (504 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OA/CTS Counselor (62030) at ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 504 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 504 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Anaconda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 7.2× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.