THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE:

Job Title: Head Start Counselor
Primary Office Location: Central Office Joplin
Job Status: Full-Time
Minimum Starting Wage: $29.75-$35.70 (Depending on education & experience)
Job Number: C-JESC04-17
Insurance Benefits: Yes
Employee Referral: Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or educational psychology
AND current full or provisional licensure as a professional counselor (LPC or PLPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Pending licensure that is in the process candidate may be considered if all requirements for the application are met. Experience working with young children and their families is preferred.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Head Start Counselor provides mental health support services to Head Start classrooms,
children, families and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete list of duties and responsibilities for this position may be viewed at www.escswa.org,Employment, Career Description, Head Start, Head Start Counselor, or contact Human Resources at (417) 627-2025.

TO APPLY, submit application/resume and transcript to:
Economic Security Corporation
302 S. Joplin St.
Joplin, MO 64801 or email to careers@escswa.org
Applications available at www.escswa.org or by calling 417-627-2025
EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.75 - $35.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with families: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC (Preferred)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Work Location: In person