Education Behavioral Health Counselor

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Education Program Manager, the Behavioral Health Counselor counsels small groups and individuals needing emotional and educational support. Monitors students’ academic progress and advocates for rights of students by helping to remove barriers that may hinder students’ success.

Requirements

Organizational and time management skills which are documented and demonstrated.
Ability to know when to utilize the necessary skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with diversity and with a wide range of external agencies as a contributing team player.
Knowledge of the History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of Education Division policy and procedures.
Knowledge of Resources within and outside the Community that may be utilized in the program.
Knowledge of generally accepted counseling procedures, practices, tools, and professional standards.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for counseling students regarding academic performance career prospects and opportunities, behavior, attendance.
Knowledge of FERPA and family privacy rights laws.
Knowledge of Federal, state and Tribal child protection laws.
Skilled in evaluating client needs and utilizing programs and resources within and outside of SRPMIC to meet those needs.
Skilled in time management, maintaining client confidentiality, and managing a heavy caseload.
Skilled in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
Skilled in evaluating client needs and utilizing programs and available resources to meet client needs.
Skilled in maintenance of accurate records, and verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled in providing counseling and therapy to individuals (children/adolescents) and their families.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resource agencies, officials, staff, clients and members of the Community.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite applications and standard office equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely program records, according to prescribed standards.
Ability to maintain accurate records, and prepare appropriate reports utilizing personal computer and related software, including statistical data reporting software.
Ability to create and maintain a climate of respect.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groups as a part of a team.
Ability to work and relate with students, parents, faculty and staff.
Ability to develop and implement individual/group counseling sessions in the areas of self-concept, graft and drug and substance abuse awareness and prevention.
Ability to utilize the computer and related software, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and ACCESS, to fulfill job requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop measurable outcomes and provide services in accordance with program objectives.
Ability to be flexible when working with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to analyze situations, define issues and draw conclusions.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to analyze issues, create action plans and solve problems.
Ability to independently interpret guidelines.
Ability to adapt to interruptions and changing work priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal communications/people skills.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related area.
Experience equivalent to three (3) years full-time counseling with children.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Arizona State Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates educational issues on behalf of parents and schools on matters concerning Community children.
Defines and explains educational needs of the Community to school administrators, teachers and counselors.
Advocates for the rights of students and parents on educational programs in the elementary and secondary schools.
Works with parents, school staff and other agencies in finding appropriate educational setting through accelerated course of study, alternative or special needs placement, or other types of programs for Community students.
Assists parents with completing and submitting boarding school applications.
Accompanies parents to boarding school to assist them with handling student disciplinary problems, monitoring student’s academic performance, illness, etc.
Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions at families’ homes or at school.
Determines student's needs and refers to Community and other resources as needed.
Develops individual student learning plans for students based on the issues and needs considered.
Develops and implements a program that educates and encourages parents to provide assistance to their children so they may achieve their goals.
Assists students with resolving personal problems and conflicts that hampers their ability to focus on school.
Responds to student crisis situations as first responder and provides immediate counseling intervention and refers students to other agencies as needed.
Coordinates and assists School Attendance Officers with resolving family issues through counseling or referring students to the appropriate services to help students avoid truancy issues or interference with their academic success.
Provides career and vocational development and counseling for students seeking enrollment in a vocational training program.
Gathers and disseminates data relating to scholarships, careers, college enrollment criteria, and other relevant matters to Community students and parents.
Provides student academic advisement and prepares four year educational plan for each high school student.
Conducts regular home visits with parents, keeping them informed of learning, attendance effecting their child’s education.
Assists with identifying gifted and talented Community students, as needed.
Monitors student’s progress quarterly and ensures all required courses for graduation are scheduled and completed.
Maintains case records on all counseling situations.
Writes summaries and reports on individuals/families receiving counseling.
Maintains case files on students with disciplinary or attendance problems, and or special needs.
Provides testimony in Tribal Court, as needed, of actions taken to assist students that fail to comply with truancy requirements.
Attends seminars and workshops to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.