1. This office announces the vacancy of eighteen (18) School Counselor Associate I allocated to this Division.
2. The CSC-approved Qualification Standards and Job Description are as follows:
| Position / SG | School Counselor Associate I / SG 11 |
| Monthly Salary | P 31,705.00 |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or Psychology; or Any Bachelor’s Degree with at least eighteen (18) units of courses in Guidance and Counseling or Psychology; or Any related Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) units of Behavioral Science courses that shall include 200 hours of supervised practicum or internship experience on guidance and counseling, preferably in a school or community setting |
| Experience | None Required |
| Training | None Required |
| Eligibility | Career Service Professional /Second Level Eligibility |
| Place of Assignment | Kidapawan City Pilot ES Felipe Suerte MES Manongol CES Sibug Memorial ES Isidoro Lonzaga MES Lanao CES Amas CES Patadon ES Amas National High School Ginatilan National High School Juan L. Gantuangco School of Arts and Trades Kalaisan NHS Kidapawan City NHS Manongol NHS Marciano Mancera IS Mua an IS Nuangan IS Singao IS |
| Job Description | The School Counselor Associate I supports the implementation of mental health and well-being services, including the delivery of career, guidance and counseling programs for learners. The role includes, but not limited to, assisting in learner profiling, conducting initial assessments, facilitating referrals, maintaining documentation, undertaking information and advocacy activities, psychosocial support, and coordinating with stakeholders and partners, under the supervision of the School Counselor. |
3. Pursuant to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 24, s. 2016 re: Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME – HRM) which requires the institutionalization of the Equal Opportunity Principle (EOP) in all areas of human resource, all interested and qualified applicants to the position regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, economic and social status and physical disability are enjoined to apply for the position.
4. In view of this, all interested and qualified applicants shall upload requirements not later than August 14, 2026 for screening and evaluation of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB).
5. All qualified applicants are required to submit their application through the AGAP System using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/AGAP-Portal
6. For more information in AGAP System kindly refer to this link for AGAP User Manuals and Video Tutorials (Applicants) https://tinyurl.com/AGAP-Portal-Guide
7. For technical concerns and assistance kindly refer to this link: https://tinyurl.com/AGAP-Ticketing