Counselor

AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District | Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District | Oakland is seeking a K-12 Counselor to support students, families, and staff with mental health services, crisis response, and student support structures. You will collaborate with school teams to enhance climate and multi-disciplinary supports.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work with PPS credential and experience in school-based counseling, case management, and group facilitation. Bilingual skills are a plus for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and PPS Credential in Social work.
• Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in a school setting.
• Experience coordinating and knowledge of comprehensive support systems in schools.
• Multicultural competency; bilingual and bicultural desired (Spanish and/or Mandarin)

Responsibilities

• Build and facilitate effective student support structures, including the SAP and SST.
• Provide classroom and student behavior support to teachers.
• Help schools develop/enhance a positive school climate.
• Provide mental health and crisis services to students and families.
• Provide families with information and referral to community resources.
• Coordinate school-wide health awareness activities and events with staff.
• Provide professional development to teachers, staff, and parents on wellness, youth development, and prevention.
• Case manage students receiving mental health services as part of IEPs.
• Supervise graduate interns in mental health or counseling internships.
• Assess needs and develop innovative programs (e.g., mentoring, GSA).
• Serve as liaison between AIMS and community services.

Skills

Case management

Facilitating groups

Mental health interventions

Crisis intervention

Multicultural competency

Education

Master's Degree and PPS Credential in Social work

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Oakland, CA 94610Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor DegreeSalary Range: $82,348.89 - $117,717.97 SalaryJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Certificated

JOB GOALS:

Under the supervision of the Head of School or designee, the K-12 Counselor supports students, families and staff in the areas of mental health, school climate, multi-disciplinary student support structures, crisis response and relationship building with local youth outreach agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and facilitate effective student support structures, including the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Student Success Team (SST)
• Provide classroom and student behavior support to teachers
• Help schools develop/enhance a positive school climate
• Provide mental health and crisis services to students and families
• Provide families with information and referral to a broad range of community organizations and resources
• Coordinate school-wide health awareness activities and events in collaboration with school staff
• Provide professional development to teachers, staff, and parents on topics including personal wellness, youth development, and substance abuse prevention.
• Case manage students receiving mental health services as a part of their Individualized Education Plan
• Supervise graduate interns in mental health or counseling internships who provide therapeutic and social work services to students
• Assess student and school site needs and develop innovative programs to address identified needs (i.e. mentoring programs, Gay Straight Alliance, etc.)
• Serve as liaison between AIMS and community based services to strengthen and sustain school-based supports.
• Promote understanding of familial, cultural and community factors that affect students' experience at school.
• Collaborate with school staff and AIMS Administration to develop and implement student attendance improvement strategies that include family involvement.
• Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a student's learning, which may include observations of students in school and home settings, and a review of educational records and academic work.
• Provide short-term, goal-oriented individual mental health interventions when social emotional needs impact academic learning or ability to participate in school day; facilitate connection to more extensive services if determined necessary.
• Facilitate mental health and/or psycho-educational support groups for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree and PPS Credential in Social work.
• Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in a school setting.
• Experience coordinating and knowledge of comprehensive support systems in schools.
• Multi-cultural competency; bilingual and bicultural desired (Spanish and/or Mandarin)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Work Position (Percentage of Time):Standing: 30 Walking: 20 Sitting: 50Minimum Body Movement (Frequency):None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)Lifting (lbs.): 15-18 Lifting: 2 Bending: 2Pushing and/or Pulling Loads: 1 Reaching Overhead: 1 Kneeling or Squatting: 1Climbing Ladders: 0 Climbing Stairs: 2

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

AIMS College Prep Charter District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, national origin, or mental or physical handicap in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, educational services, programs or activities.

Effective: 11/21/17

Board Approved: 11/21/17