School Counselor

About This Role

This role is for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and student-centered School Counselor to join a dedicated educational team. The counselor will support students and their families, helping them navigate academic, personal, and social challenges to ensure every student can realize their full potential. With a deep understanding of psychosocial development and the diverse influences of family, community, and culture, the School Counselor will foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling weekly and as needed
• Provide small group counseling weekly to include but not limited to the following topics: Social skills, Emotional and Social Awareness, Personal Growth & Development, Self-esteem, Impulse Control, Anger Management
• Maintain a working knowledge of community resources available to students and families and refer out as needed
• Update Social Histories
• Facilitate staff involvement to ensure the implementation of timely counseling services
• Provide accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant, unbiased information to faculty and administration
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to meet student needs
• Help to develop a strong and positive school culture and serve as a liaison between the school/family/community
• Participate in transition planning for students
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Assume personal responsibility for tasks

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling/Educational Counseling or Social Work
• Minimum of two years working with at-risk children and adolescents
• Current certification in Therapeutic Options, and the ability to carry out the procedure correctly (training provided during New Hire Orientation and yearly recertification)
• Current certification in Adult and Child First Aid, CPR, and AED (training provided during New Hire Orientation)
• Successful completion of Dominion Youth Services’ annual employee trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPPA, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Human Rights, Unlawful Harassment Prevention, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency, Defensive Driving, Driver Safety Policy, and Employee Manual)
• Successful completion of Child Abuse/Recognition Training
• Completion of tuberculosis screening within 30 days of employment

Benefits

• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• PTO
• Professional Development Training
• AAA Discounts