Temporary- Preparatory Personal Counselor (Aug - Feb)
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
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Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Atherton, California
Type: Part Time
Temporary- Preparatory Personal Counselor (Aug - Feb)
Job Details Job Location : Sacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CA Position Type : Long Term Substitute Education Level : Masters Degree
Position Summary Primary Function: Provide a comprehensive counseling program for all students at the high school level. Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. Provide support to the school's educational and school counseling programs.Essential Duties
Provide individual short-term counseling, crisis intervention support, consultation and referrals to students and their parents as needed;
Counsel small groups of students toward social and emotional growth;
Collaborate and partner with school counselors and faculty regarding student needs;
Collaborate with various faculty and staff regarding developing and implementing social emotional curriculum;
Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding student's social and emotional needs, including crisis intervention;
Collaborate with staff, faculty and administration when student/family submit requests for mental health accommodations and associated Interactive Processes;
Serve as a school liaison to community mental health providers and students' private therapists;
Curate referral list of community agencies and outside service providers for the school;
Participate in the Student Care Team;
Participate as appropriate on the Health and Wellness Committee.
Maintain a clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based in it.
Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community.
Demonstrate a clear commitment to social justice education, multiculturalism, inclusion, equity and access.
Participate in student life activities, particularly where counseling expertise is advantageous (ex. Kairos)
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
CA Licensed Mental Health Professional.
Three years (3) of experience as a school counselor and knowledge of adolescent development.
Proven experience working with a variety of adolescents, which may include those who display challenging behaviors related to social-emotional factors and/or trauma
Experience with individual and group counseling sessions. Classroom experience teaching and developing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons are strongly preferred.
Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act and its interactive process.
Ability to read, write and speak in English. Additional skills in Spanish are strongly preferred.
Strong professional collaborative skills and proficiency at developing professional relationships within a school community to enhance student achievement.
Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community
Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated interest in and passion for working with adolescents and their parents.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
Must comply with all state vaccination requirements and show proof of vaccination including but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.
May be called to work additionally to manage and coordinate during a crisis.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment. Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Able to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
Salary: Please note that if there is a salary estimate listed for this position, it is being automatically generated from the career website and may not be an accurate reflection on the salary for this position. However, we offer competitive compensation based on years of experience and skills level. This position offers health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, 403(b) retirement plan and more.
