School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Supplement Your Practice THE COMMUNITY – Highland Hills, just outside of Cleveland There's a level of enthusiasm and optimism in Cleveland, the likes of which hasn't been felt in decades. Population in the city center has more than doubled in the past 10 years, introducing an abundance of fresh energy to downtown streets. Many of those new residents are young professionals, who bring with them all the positive trappings of a modern generation.

Look around today and you'll see more bikes, breweries, food trucks, urban gardens, creative start-ups, and a slower pace to the day. But more than anything, there is a genuine sense of civic pride. After decades of serving as the nation's favorite punch line, Cleveland finally seems to have shaken off the rust, put its house in order, and emerged as a contemporary city with solid Midwestern roots.

Rather than wait for others to label and define their town, locals simply are appreciating the affordability, accessibility, and beauty of this city on a Great Lake.

THE FACILITY – CAYAHOGA HILL JUVENAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (ChJCF) serves male youth. The facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association and provides a variety of services and treatment for youth, including a fully accredited high school and middle school, behavioral health services, unit management, medical and dental care, recreation, religious services, community service opportunities, and reentry services.

As with other DYS facilities, ChJCF offers substance abuse programming, victim awareness, sex offender programming, and gang interventions. Treatment targets a variety of issues, including conduct disorders, anger, aggression, violence, depression, anxiety, self-injury, sleep disturbances, and more.

Location:

4321 Green Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44128

Why consider working at a jail? READ HERE RESPONSIBILITIES As part of the Procedural Safeguards for Handicapped Children, Federal and State law requires that a multidisciplinary group of professionals conduct a multi-factored evaluation of any child suspected of being handicapped. A member of this team is the school psychologist, who is responsible for utilizing diagnostic instruments and techniques, appropriate for the handicap or suspected handicap, to assess the intellectual and behavior functioning of the student.

The contractor shall provide school psychologist services on-site at the facility with an average of 16 to 20 hours per week. The total number of hours on-site per week shall be negotiable but must meet the facility services provision need as defined by the facility. The days of the week and the times of the day shall be mutually determined and agreed upon by the contractor and the facility.

Experience in adolescent and/or a juvenile offender population is preferred. The contractor must at all times during the term of this contract maintain current Ohio licensure and/or certifications with no restrictions or limitations. The contractor must provide proof of such licensure and/or certifications. The contractor shall observe the laws, regulations and policies of the State of Ohio and the Department of Youth Services in providing school psychologist services.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Completing multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with Ohio Department of Education Standards within a designated time frame. Providing psycho-educational evaluations for students identified as, or thought to be, handicapped. Psycho-educational assessments shall include:
Norm-referenced tests that measure intelligence (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Third Edition), visual motor skills, gross and fine motor skills, and other assessments deemed necessary for evaluations such as the Vinland Adaptive Behavior Scales, the Behavior Evaluation Scale 3 (BES3), and the Learning Disabilities Diagnostic Inventory (LDDI);
Interviews with the student and/or other individuals familiar with the student; and Observation of the student. These reports may include test scores, background…