School SocialWorker / Head Counselor

About DeMarillac Academy
Inspired by the inherent and unique gifts of our students and graduates, DeMarillac
Academy, located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, ignites academic,
spiritual, and social emotional growth through a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational
experience.

In partnership with families and community, through an all-scholarship 4th-8th grade
Academy andGraduate Support Program, we accompany our students throughmiddle
school, high school and into early adulthood, as they develop a strong sense of self,
purpose, and service to others.

DeMarillac Academy opened in 2001 as an independent, Lasallian Vincentian Catholic
school with a class of nineteen sixth graders. Today DeMarillac serves 106 fourth through
eighth grade students, 300 alumni through the Graduate Support Program, and 277
school families.

Position Description

The School SocialWorker has the primary responsibility for achieving themission of De
Marillac Academy through supporting the personal, social emotional growth of students
and accompanying families through their 15 years with the organization, including the
4th-8th grade Academy andGraduate Support programs. This is a 12month role,
reporting directly to the Principal, and demands a close working relationship with the
Principal, Assistant Principal, other Directors, faculty, staff, students, families, and the
community at large.

Scope ofWork

Oversee Counseling Program
In partnership with the school counselor and the administrative team, oversee, develop
and provide proactive preventative social emotional education and counseling services to
students, and additional training to faculty, staff, and families. Supervise counseling staff,
including interns.

Services

In conjunction with the Academic Resource Specialist, facilitate Individual Support Plan
(ISP) meetings, including accessing the translation team as needed; Provide direct
counseling services; Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the
child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program; Connect families
to community resources to support the wellbeing of student; Assist in developing positive
behavioral intervention strategies;Work with families to facilitate their support in
student learning.

Leadership
Educate the DeMarillac community on resources available and current research
regardingmental health and learning; Implement professional development for faculty
and staff; Collaborate to design andmaintain a crisis response plan for the school;
Communicate with the school administration regarding counseling needs, areas of
legal/safety concern, and other issues that require attention.

Other
Familiarize oneself with DeMarillac and Tenderloin communities; Familiarize oneself with
the charisms of De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity; Accept
additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal or President.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, School Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or

• Fluent in Spanish and English (writing, reading & speaking)
• LCSW,MFT, or CA PPS Credential in School SocialWork
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a related field
• Proven experience in data-driven decisionmaking
• Qualified to clinically superviseMFT orMSW interns a plus
• Related work experience with youth and families a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities;
• Ability to foster an environment of teamwork and thrive in times of change and

relationships;

• Proficiency inMicrosoftWord, Excel, G-Suite, Salesforce, Siras, and social media

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with diverse

• Data collection, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic and resourceful, with an interest in participating in a fun, engaging and

humor rich work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

$85,000 - $105,000 depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive
benefits package will be provided.

Start Date

Position open until filled

Application Procedures

Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to hr@demarillac.org or apply
online at www.demarillac.org/joinourteam