School Counselor- Elementary School

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition assistance

Clinical licensure assistance

EAP program

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc in Wilmington, DE seeks a licensed clinician to provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children, and to support families through counseling, referrals, and advocacy.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, licensure (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred, and at least two years post-master’s experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work across cultural contexts are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline.
• License (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred; license eligible required.
• Two years post-master’s experience or strong clinical background.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences in the agency’s service population.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children.
• Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges with 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 disruptive behavior and family issues.
• Develop comprehensive case plans for students and families with achievable goals and review monthly with Principal or designee and Site Leader.
• Collaborate with families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties to coordinate services for the child and family.
• Be available for in-home and telephone crisis intervention during normal work hours.
• Establish and maintain professional 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 pro-social/educational activities during the summer months.
• Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records per requirements.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related discipline

Licensure (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred; license eligible required

Two years post-master’s experience or strong clinical background

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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.