Counselor (49508)

AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District | Oakland•Oakland, CA

40d•$82,349 - $117,718•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head of School or designee, the K-12 Counselor supports students, families and staff in the areas of mental health, school climate, multi-disciplinary student support structures, crisis response and relationship building with local youth outreach agencies.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and PPS Credential in Social work.
Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in a school setting.
Experience coordinating and knowledge of comprehensive support systems in schools.
Multi-cultural competency

Nice To Haves

bilingual and bicultural desired (Spanish and/or Mandarin)

Responsibilities

Build and facilitate effective student support structures, including the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Student Success Team (SST)
Provide classroom and student behavior support to teachers
Help schools develop/enhance a positive school climate
Provide mental health and crisis services to students and families
Provide families with information and referral to a broad range of community organizations and resources
Coordinate school-wide health awareness activities and events in collaboration with school staff
Provide professional development to teachers, staff, and parents on topics including personal wellness, youth development, and substance abuse prevention.
Case manage students receiving mental health services as a part of their Individualized Education Plan
Supervise graduate interns in mental health or counseling internships who provide therapeutic and social work services to students
Assess student and school site needs and develop innovative programs to address identified needs (i.e. mentoring programs, Gay Straight Alliance, etc.)
Serve as liaison between AIMS and community based services to strengthen and sustain school-based supports.
Promote understanding of familial, cultural and community factors that affect students’ experience at school.
Collaborate with school staff and AIMS Administration to develop and implement student attendance improvement strategies that include family involvement.
Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a student’s learning, which may include observations of students in school and home settings, and a review of educational records and academic work.
Provide short-term, goal-oriented individual mental health interventions when social emotional needs impact academic learning or ability to participate in school day; facilitate connection to more extensive services if determined necessary.
Facilitate mental health and/or psycho-educational support groups for students.
Perform other duties as assigned.