Description

ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interesting all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical.

The mission of Gann Academy is to educate, inspire, and empower intellectually confident, passionately engaged, ethically responsible Jews who, through critical thinking and the contribution of their unique voices, will create a vibrant Jewish future and build a better world where human dignity will flourish.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Wellness Educator and School Counselor will report to the Wellness Educator and School Counselor. They will provide direct support to students in individual and group counseling sessions, help organize and support grade-level and school-wide wellness initiatives, and collaborate with the Learning Center, Deans of Students, the school nurse, and advisors.

This is an in-person, part-time position two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture and /or externally, ensuring inclusive engagement with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others.

Clinical Support

• Provides direct counseling support to students through scheduled sessions and drop-in meetings
• Communicates effectively with families, faculty, and outside clinicians
• Conducts groups for normative adolescent issues related to social-emotional and mental health (i.e., loss, friendship, worry, divorce, etc.)
• In cases of acute mental health crises, conducts risk assessments and serves as a liaison with families and outside clinicians
• Provides consultation to teachers and other school personnel regarding student needs and supports

Programming

• Assists with schoolwide programming on topics related to social-emotional, well-being, physical, and mental health
• Manages and communicates programming effectively to all stakeholders

Administrative

• Clearly communicates in writing and in oral presentation to all stakeholders
• Supports Learning Center students and faculty when social/emotional matters are present in neuro-psychological evaluations
• Keeps careful clinical notes and records of all student cases
• Assists with the collection and presentation of student health and wellness data when applicable

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES and SKILLS

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling/social work/or related fields
• Active license as a clinician (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, or School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker, School Guidance Counselor or School Psychologist, or a doctoral level degree in the field of psychology)
• Three years of experience with mental health counseling in a school setting (preferred)
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high EQ
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor and positive outlook and foster a positive work environment
• Interest in working hard and joining an extremely hard-working team

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status. 

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot ensure that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI and fingerprinting background check