Social Worker School Counselor (Victory Learning Center at AmberLynne)
About The Position
Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a third site opening in September 2026! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. Social Worker School Counselors are responsible for providing high quality support and services for the children and others we serve. They utilize effective communication and interaction skills with students, children, families and others to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
- At least 1 year of experience working with children and families in a Social Work or Mental Health setting. This may include an internship.
- Must have one of the following NYS Licensure: LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMHC-P or; NYS Licensure eligible and obtain licensure within 6 months from date of hire
- TCI Certification (training provided by OLV Human Services)
- New Hire Orientation
- Computer skills
- Customer skills
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling and crisis counseling as needed
- Provide family sessions and family contact as appropriate
- Complete required paperwork (all client contacts, progress notes, tx plans and reviews)
- Case management and coordination with other service providers and families
- Crisis Management
- Provide support and explanation to education staff regarding students (sensitize to trauma and clinical need
- Complete academic paperwork (IEP goals, be present for CSE meetings
- Reading and sending emails internally to keep staff informed
- Attend meetings as necessary
- Any other duty as required by you supervisor
Benefits
- Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
- Paid Holidays
- Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options
- Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
- Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
- Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
- OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
- Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
- Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
