School Counselor- Elementary School

Children and Families First Delaware Inc•Wilmington, DE

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children. Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges with the goals to improve functioning, grades, attendance, peer and parent support, and coping skills. Provide counseling, therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts. Make contact with families in a timely manner as indicated. Evaluate the needs of students, families and others to make accurate and complete assessments. Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s disruptive behavior and family issues that impact school performance. Develop comprehensive case plans for students and families with achievable goals and objectives and review monthly with Principal or designee and Site Leader. Collaborate with the families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties as needed to coordinate services for the child and family to develop plans and facilitate improved student performance. Be available for in-home and telephone crisis intervention, during normal work hours, via cell phone. Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community. Assist in developing and designing a Parent Resource Center and present other educational and health programs, as appropriate. Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity. Engage students in various pro-social and/or educational activities during the summer months (i.e. small group counseling and field trips). Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline, required.
License eligible required.
Flexibility with respect to work assignment in accordance with agency need.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

License (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred.
Two years post-masters experience or strong clinical background, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children.
Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges.
Provide counseling, therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
Make contact with families in a timely manner.
Evaluate the needs of students, families and others to make accurate and complete assessments.
Provide intervention for students and families that address disruptive behavior and family issues impacting school performance.
Develop comprehensive case plans for students and families with achievable goals and objectives.
Collaborate with families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties to coordinate services.
Be available for in-home and telephone crisis intervention during normal work hours.
Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
Assist in developing and designing a Parent Resource Center and present educational and health programs.
Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
Engage students in various pro-social and/or educational activities during the summer months.
Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records.