School Counselor: Empower At-Risk Students & Growth

UNAVAILABLE; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO - Paid time off

On-site Medical Center

403b Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Programs

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Woods Services in Langhorne, PA, seeks a School Counselor to provide counseling services that foster students’ academic, personal, social, and career development. You will deliver individual and group counseling and implement broad programs to support decision making, coping strategies, self-esteem, and resilience.

The role includes serving as a liaison with community and governmental agencies, addressing at-risk students, and coordinating with staff to create comprehensive educational programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling, mental health counseling, human services with school counseling specialization, psychology, or related field
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional specialist certificate endorsed for Elementary or Secondary Counselor (or pre-1969 certificate)
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12) certification
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prior to employment, medical certification and child abuse/criminal history/FBI clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides general school counseling and guidance programs/services including individual and group counseling and guidance
• Implements programs on decision-making, conflict resolution, self-esteem, coping strategies
• Plans classroom guidance focusing on social and emotional issues, relationships, and decision-making
• Provides counseling to students and parents concerning issues affecting school adjustment
• Acts as primary agent for addressing issues for students at risk of underachieving
• Serves as school-based resource for child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention
• Participates in team interventions with other staff to support students
• Participates on the school’s multidisciplinary committee with other staff
• Collaborates with parents and teachers on a comprehensive educational program for students
• Makes referrals to outside agencies and provides follow-up services to students and families
• Gathers and disseminates information on issues like student substance abuse, abuse, suicide prevention, homelessness
• Keeps abreast of current techniques and trends in school counseling for K-12 students
• Prepares and maintains student counseling records and reports
• Establishes relationships with community/government agencies to access services for students and families
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Woods management and staff

Skills

Compassionate

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling or related field

PA instructional specialist certificate (Elementary/Secondary)

PA PK-12 certification option

Job description

Woods Services in Langhorne, PA, seeks a School Counselor to provide counseling services that foster students’ academic, personal, social, and career development. You will deliver individual and group counseling and implement broad programs to support decision making, coping strategies, self-esteem, and resilience.

The role includes serving as a liaison with community and governmental agencies, addressing at-risk students, and coordinating with staff to create comprehensive educational programs.