School Liaison/Career Counselor

Indiana Hemophiliaand Thrombosis Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is seeking a School Liaison/Career Counselor to support patients with non-malignant hematologic disorders in educational planning. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, identify educational needs in clinics, and help families navigate ADA considerations and career pathways for patients from daycare to college and beyond.

The role requires a Master's in education or social work, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience, and Indiana LSW

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education field or Social Work.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience (i.e. K-12 School Counseling, Teaching, College Counseling or support services).
• Valid Licensed Social Worker in Indiana.
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinics to identify patients who may benefit from educational services and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop plans tailored to their needs.
• Provide Daycare and Preschool orientations as well as collaborate with primary, secondary and post-secondary schools to ensure the educational plan accounts for a patient’s hemoglobinopathy and special needs and conforms to ADA and/or APA rules and procedures.
• Provide guidance for patients interested in post-secondary education or vocational training by providing resources on planning, financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Serve as a patient advocate to support patients, families, schoolteachers and administrators in incorporating test results into the patient’s educational plan.
• Encourage patients to establish career goals by providing emotional support, conducting, and analyzing personality and career inventories, identifying potential resources, and assisting patients in completing applications.
• Participate in IHI youth initiatives, including camp and transition activities, and other initiatives as requested.

Education

Master's degree in education field or Social Work

Job description

About IHI

At Innovative Hematology, Inc. (IHI), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting and other hematologic disorders, and to their families.

What You Will Do

As a School Liaison/Career Counselor, you will work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team, providing educational support for patients and families affected by non-malignant hematologic disorders.

The Opportunity

Participate in clinics to identify patients who may benefit from educational services and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop plans tailored to their needs

Provide Daycare and Preschool orientations as well as collaborate with primary, secondary and post-secondary schools to ensure the educational plan accounts for a patient’s hemoglobinopathy and special needs and conforms to ADA and/or APA rules and procedures.

Provide guidance for patients interested in post-secondary education or vocational training by providing resources on planning, financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, resume writing and interviewing skills.

Serve as a patient advocate to support patients, families, schoolteachers and administrators in incorporating test results into the patient’s educational plan.

Encourage patients to establish career goals by providing emotional support, conducting, and analyzing personality and career inventories, identifying potential resources, and assisting patients in completing applications.

Participate in IHI youth initiatives, including camp and transition activities, and other initiatives as requested.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education field or Social Work.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience (i.e. K-12 School Counseling, Teaching, College Counseling or support services, Special Education experience).
• Valid Licensed Social Worker in the state of Indiana.
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.

Benefits

Why join our team?

The IHTC is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

The IHTC is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana, and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.

The IHTC is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.

The IHTC participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHTC research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 70 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.

The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.