About this opportunity
Children and Families First Delaware Inc lists this School Counselor- Elementary School opportunity in montchanin, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children.
Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges with the goals to improve functioning, grades, attendance, peer and parent support, and coping skills.
Provide counseling, therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
Make contact with families in a timely manner as indicated
Evaluate the needs of students, families and others to make accurate and complete assessments.
Provide intervention for students and families that address the student's disruptive behavior and family issues that impact school performance.
Develop comprehensive case plans for students and families with achievable goals and objectives and review monthly with Principal or designee and Site Leader.
Collaborate with the families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties as needed to coordinate services for the child and family to develop plans and facilitate improved student performance.
Be available for in-home and telephone crisis intervention, during normal work hours, via cell phone.
Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
Assist in developing and designing a Parent Resource Center and present other educational and health programs, as appropriate.
Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
Engage students in various pro-social and/or educational activities during the summer months (i.e. small group counseling and field trips).
Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
Full-time with benefits
Benefits include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
Tuition and clinical licensure assistance
401 (k) with matching
EAP and other wellness programs
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline, required.
License (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred; license eligible required.
Two years post-masters experience or strong clinical background, preferred.
Flexibility with respect to work assignment in accordance with agency need.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency's service population
Must have valid driver's license, which meets the requirements of the agency's insurance carrier and reliable transportation.
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Worksite address
montchanin, DE, 19710, US
Who can apply
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