26-27 Opening: City Connects Coordinator - Ascension Catholic School

Ascension Catholic Academy • Minneapolis, MN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Catholic School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in the heart of North Minneapolis. The academy prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where students can grow academically, spiritually and socially. With a strong emphasis on faith-ceased education, Ascension Catholic School aims to instill values of compassion, integrity, and service in its students. City Connects assesses the strengths and needs of each student in the school and connects students with a tailored set of supports and resources from inside and outside the school.

Requirements

• Master's degree in School Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Pupil Adjustment Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW)
• Experience working in a school environment
• Evidence of culturally competent practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, a diverse student body and families, as well as a team of professionals at both the school and the university

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban public schools
• Fluency in a second language
• Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school.
• Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention and intensive services programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student.
• Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students, families, and the school.
• Collaborate with school staff, including classroom teachers, to implement the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families, and community agencies.
• Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families and community agencies.
• Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and personal development needs of the child.
• Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.
• Participate as an active member on the student Support Team that identifies and responds to the strengths and needs of each child in the school (WCRs, ISRs, SPED, etc)
• Collect and record data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage
• Long-term disability protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level