Trauma‑Informed School Counselor / Social Worker

The Lincoln Center For Family And Youth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Licensed School-based Counselor/Social Worker to provide school-based and home-based trauma-informed mental health services for at-risk students. The role includes case management and consultation with school staff and community partners in the Aurora area.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in counseling or social work and licenses such as LPC, LSW, or LCSW, with SSP licensure encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree required, preferably in counseling or social work.
• Licenses: LPC, LSW, or LCSW.
• SSP: Special Service Provider licensure (or pursuing).
• Experience working in Special Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify students in need of trauma support and provide prevention, screening, referral and treatment services.
• Provide trauma-informed therapy and counseling interventions (group, individual and/or family).
• Provide mentoring and other intervention models to children and their families who have experienced trauma or are at risk.
• Provide case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.
• Provide home-based services to the families of students who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma.
• Assist teachers with behavior management strategies.
• Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors affecting a student's performance and behavior.
• Train school staff on trauma-informed approaches to education to develop safe, stable and nurturing learning environments.
• Provide consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullying.
• Develop alternative programs for drop-out, truancy, delinquency.
• Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students' needs.
• Foster and promote communication between the school entity, community and law enforcement.
• Link community with local trauma support and behavioral health systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical interventions

Community resources

Substance abuse intervention

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Licensed School-based Counselor/Social Worker to provide school-based and home-based trauma-informed mental health services for at-risk students. The role includes case management and consultation with school staff and community partners in the Aurora area.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in counseling or social work and licenses such as LPC, LSW, or LCSW, with SSP licensure encouraged.