School Based Counselor

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA ) 277-3715 | jobs@The Lincoln Center .com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAP School-Based Counselor

Title:

SAP School-Based CounselorFLSA:

Exempt

Reports To:

Chief Clinical Officer Organization

Summary:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area as well as Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Lincoln Center .com

Position Summary:

The School Counselor will work within a guidance program for students in middle and/or high school with a high degree of flexibility in serving the varied and diverse needs of the individual students. The School Counselor will have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people. The School Counselor will be able to work in a team-driven environment with social services personnel, educators, and parents.

The School Counselor shall possess a high degree of sensitivity, warmth and empathy while maintaining consistency with program expectations to encourage academic, social and personal growth.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Work within middle and/or high school guidance program that provides students with a safe and non-judgmental way to voice their concerns or worries

Assist school administrators and educators with planning and carrying out school-related programs and events

Analyze student performance in the classroom to provide guidance and identify potential problems

Support the school IEP team and contribute to action items related to special education requirements

Learn students’ names, career objectives and other details so to better serve them

Help students develop academic plans in accordance with their skills, talents and strengths

Work collaboratively with the multi-treatment team and other supportive staff

Facilitate crisis intervention and prevention programs

Communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators on an ongoing basis about behavioral and academic problems

Provide counseling utilizing an individual and/or group format

Manage crises and ensure safety of students at all times

Documentation must be completed on a daily basis

Attend all required meetings and support collaborative meetings with school district and outside community agencies

Skills:

Excellent communication and organization skills

Ability to balance administrative and support services efficiently

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or School CounselingSAP certification preferred.

Work Environment:

School settings

Work Hours:

This is a full-time position, M-F.Travel:

Travel is occasional, such as chaperoning student class day trips.

EEO Statement:

TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
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