Position: SCHOOL COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER
Department: PBIS
Supervisor(s): PBIS Supervisor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time, 10-Month, Benefits Eligible
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Counselor/Social Worker will provide supportive counseling, consultation, and services to the linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse Lexington students, their families, and the community at large.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
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Provide individual counseling as mandated on the IEP for students ages 3-21 years old.
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Provide counseling and support on an as needed basis
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Keep up to date charts for assigned caseload
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Provide family counseling on an as needed basis
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Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
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Consult with educational staff
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Write Mental Health Evaluations and Social Histories for referrals
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Evaluate psychiatric emergencies (suicide evaluations)
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Participate in team meetings and in-service trainings
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Provide information for entitlement services
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Work in collaboration with the school to develop and modify program
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Collaborate with community agencies
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Support the school’s Strategic planning initiatives with an emphasis on culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
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Perform additional job duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
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Ability to establish rapport and professional relationships with students and families
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Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
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Must possess relevant state or nationally recognized professional certification/licensure (such as NYS LMSW/LCSW or NCC/LMHC) or attain within one year of employment
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Knowledge of child and adolescent development
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Counseling experience
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Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL)
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
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Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times