School Counselor- Elementary School

Company: Children and Families First Delaware Inc
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:

• 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.Full-time with benefitsBenefits include:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
  • Tuition and clinical licensure assistance
  • 401 (k) with matching
  • EAP and other wellness programs
    Requirements:
    • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline, required.
    • License (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred; license eligible required.
    • Two years post-masters experience or strong clinical background, preferred.
    • 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.
      
      
      
      
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