District At-Risk Crisis Counselor
Job in
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas, 77539, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Dickinson Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Youth Development -
Education / Teaching
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department:
Education Support Center/McAdams Junior High School
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Mental Health & Counseling/ Gator Wellness Center
Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The role of the District At-Risk Crisis Counselor is vital in creating a safe, supportive, and responsive school environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
- This position requires a highly skilled professional capable of addressing immediate emotional distress, mental health crises, trauma, and the needs of at-risk student populations.
- In addition to crisis response, the counselor plays a key role in supporting campus counselors in the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
- By fostering strong connections within the school and broader community, the District At-Risk Crisis Counselor also helps prevent future challenges and promotes long-term student well-being.
Education/Certification:
- Master's degree in school counseling
- Valid Texas School Counseling Certification
- Knowledge and skill in counseling and casework methods
- Awareness of and ability to access community resources, and possess the initiative to connect students and their families with resources relevant to individual life situations
- Strong communication, interpersonal, consultation, and counseling skills
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to student well-being and education
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic school environment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in using technology for documentation, communication, and presentation purposes
Student Support:
- Support students who are considered At-Risk
- Consult and collaborate with parents, counselors, and medical professionals regarding students who may have serious or life-threatening illnesses or pregnant
- Coordinate Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI) as a required academic support for eligible students during prenatal and postpartum periods-and a range of optional support services such as counseling, health services, transportation, and parenting education. These services are designed to address the unique challenges faced by pregnant and parenting students, ensuring they receive equitable access to education and the resources needed to thrive.
- Develop and support intervention strategies with students to
1) increase attendance,
2) assist with coping skills, and
3) develop appropriate goals - Conduct outreach activities, including making home visits, to gather information relating to students
- Consult and collaborate with parents, McKinney Vento Liaison, and campus staff regarding students' attendance, academic performance, behavior, and various other needs
- Facilitate the referral of students to outside agencies
- Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures
- Provide school counseling support to students at alternative campuses without assigned school counselors
- Respond to campuses when someone has suicidal or violent ideation, following the district's Suicide Prevention Flow Chart
- Oversee suicidal crisis response while coordinating response team, intervention, and immediate follow-up care
- Actively be a member of the district's School Behavioral Threat Assessment Team. Respond to campuses when a student has violent ideation that results in the local mental health authorities' crisis team responding.
- Oversee violence ideation crisis response with law enforcement, provide intervention, and immediate follow up care.
- Respond to crises within the school community, including situations such as grief, trauma, bullying, and other emergencies. Offer immediate support to students, staff, and families and collaborate with appropriate agencies when necessary.
- Provide crisis intervention and preventive support as needed by students and their families
- Serve as a member of the DISD Crisis Response Team
- Build strong relationships with parents, guardians, and families to enhance their involvement in students' educational progress
- Actively collaborate with community resources and organizations to provide additional support to students and families
- Continuously seek out additional community resources and opportunities to provide assistance to students/families and actively communicate with other district stakeholders, such as campus counselors
- Plan and implement parent involvement activities, such as parent training and support groups, as identified through identifying district trends and/or as requested
- Work closely with alternative campuses' school staff, including teachers, counselors, administrators, and special education teams, to ensure a holistic and…
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