Columbia School District 400-posted 10 days ago
Burbank, WA
101-250 employees

The successful candidate shall: Work to support the students and their progress toward achievement; Provide referral services to non-district agencies as appropriate; Provide intervention, including: Participate in IEP meetings when requested; Establish and provide primary intervention to students who exhibit difficulties which impede their social development and academic success; Help identify students eligible for intervention services, provide intervention instruction, monitor and assess student’s social and emotional progress, and follow-up with students and family to support the student academically and socially; Provide telephone, social media, and in-person intervention and support as needed; Work in close collaboration with administration and other staff to provide collaborative services for students; Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and substance abuse prevention/treatment for school aged children; Link students to community resources regarding services for crisis/anger management, counseling, trauma, abuse, suicide, etcetera; Work to establish a safe school environment that promotes healthy childhood development; Be a liaison person supporting staff in the classroom with a student, including checking on absences, homework, and promoting healthy home environments; Make home visits with staff and principal; Refer to staff and/or other agencies as needed; Diffuse potentially dangerous situations with parents and students at home or school. Collaborate with building and district MTSS teams supporting Tier I-III strategies and programs. Prepare reports and show organization, including: Maintain complete, accurate, and legible case records and other related documents according to established protocol and legal requirements; Prepare and present progress reports on assigned cases; Develop recommendations and follow-ups with students and their families to assess progress; Provide information and strategies for parents to assist them in navigating the behavioral and social challenges of their children.

  • Work to support the students and their progress toward achievement
  • Provide referral services to non-district agencies as appropriate
  • Participate in IEP meetings when requested
  • Establish and provide primary intervention to students who exhibit difficulties which impede their social development and academic success
  • Help identify students eligible for intervention services, provide intervention instruction, monitor and assess student’s social and emotional progress, and follow-up with students and family to support the student academically and socially
  • Provide telephone, social media, and in-person intervention and support as needed
  • Work in close collaboration with administration and other staff to provide collaborative services for students
  • Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and substance abuse prevention/treatment for school aged children
  • Link students to community resources regarding services for crisis/anger management, counseling, trauma, abuse, suicide, etcetera
  • Work to establish a safe school environment that promotes healthy childhood development
  • Be a liaison person supporting staff in the classroom with a student, including checking on absences, homework, and promoting healthy home environments
  • Make home visits with staff and principal
  • Refer to staff and/or other agencies as needed
  • Diffuse potentially dangerous situations with parents and students at home or school
  • Collaborate with building and district MTSS teams supporting Tier I-III strategies and programs
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and legible case records and other related documents according to established protocol and legal requirements
  • Prepare and present progress reports on assigned cases
  • Develop recommendations and follow-ups with students and their families to assess progress
  • Provide information and strategies for parents to assist them in navigating the behavioral and social challenges of their children
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Exhibit highly effective interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in counseling and intervention strategies for individuals, families, and groups
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding drugs, alcohol, gang issues, and anger management
  • Develop relationships with families and maintain visibility in the community
  • Demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills utilized to meet the best interest of the students and program
  • Work collaboratively within the schools and the district
  • Maintain composure, professionalism and tact in dealing with students/staff/parents
  • Dress and demonstrate appearance appropriate to a professional educational setting
  • Comply with counseling standards, FERPA, and all federal and state confidentiality laws
  • Remain supportive and active in implementing building and Columbia School District Vision, Mission and Goals
  • Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training is required as a condition of employment
  • Preferably hold a MSW, psychology, counseling, DSHS qualified mental health counselor or a related field
  • Maintain current certification, registration and/or licensure and training requirements
  • Show a history of working with individuals and groups with substance abuse preferred
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