School Liaison/Career Counselor

Innovative Hematology, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a School Liaison/Career Counselor, you will work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team, providing educational support for patients and families affected by non-malignant hematologic disorders.

Requirements

Master's degree in education field or Social Work.
Minimum 5 years of related experience (i.e. K-12 School Counseling, Teaching, College Counseling or support services, Special Education experience).
Valid Licensed Social Worker in the state of Indiana.
Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.

Responsibilities

Participate in clinics to identify patients who may benefit from educational services and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop plans tailored to their needs
Provide Daycare and Preschool orientations as well as collaborate with primary, secondary and post-secondary schools to ensure the educational plan accounts for a patient’s hemoglobinopathy and special needs and conforms to ADA and/or APA rules and procedures.
Provide guidance for patients interested in post-secondary education or vocational training by providing resources on planning, financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Serve as a patient advocate to support patients, families, schoolteachers and administrators in incorporating test results into the patient’s educational plan.
Encourage patients to establish career goals by providing emotional support, conducting, and analyzing personality and career inventories, identifying potential resources, and assisting patients in completing applications.
Participate in IHI youth initiatives, including camp and transition activities, and other initiatives as requested.