Empower Students to Thrive! We're seeking a dynamic and compassionate School Counselor to join our team. Make a difference in the lives of students by fostering emotional well-being, academic success, and personal growth. Join us in creating a supportive and nurturing school environment where every student's journey is guided with care and encouragement.

Based in our partner schools, our mission-driven organization seeks a dedicated individual to join our mental health team. In this 40-hour-per-week position, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of professionals. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a worthy organization– apply today!

Our School Counselors provide individual and group counseling to students in need of additional social-emotional support or academic support strategy development.

Salary Range: $5,842.20 - $7,794.10/ monthly

*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).

As a Counselor at IRL, you will (list is not inclusive of all duties):

• provide individual and group (2-5 clients each) DIS/ERICS counseling sessions at the school site and document sessions with brief progress notes.
• manage a caseload between 37 to 43 cases (clients are seen individually or in groups, based on IEP).
• update IEP documentation (progress and goals) as needed.
• provide services, including individual/group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning.
• provide clinical documentation to meet State and Federal documentation requirements.
• plan, develop, and provide interventions that address child/youth symptoms and behaviors.
• address crisis issues and assess for self-harm while developing a safety plan.

Incentives and Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive total compensation package
• An excellent mentorship program and exceptional training provided
• Intentional professional growth plans (we promote from within!)
• Dedicated support from our Leadership Team 
• health, dental, and vision insurance and a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policy (if eligible).
• generous paid time off with up to 2 weeks of paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
• retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• Marriage Family Therapy/Social Work License or Associate LMFT/LCSW License
• proficient in using modern office technology, equipment, and procedures, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Teams), Adobe, Zoom, basic email, and the internet, and able to learn and adapt to new systems and software
• Auto insurance liability coverage which meets the minimum for work-related travel (25/50k liability coverage)
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to more than one site on any given day
• Must clear a current background check through the FBI and state agencies
• A current TB Test (within the last 6 months)

Environment & Physical Qualifications: A counselor provides services on two Nonpublic School sites (South Pasadena and Pasadena) and may encounter a noise level that is usually moderate to loud and, from time to time, can be emotionally unsettling because we work with students who have the potential to act out aggressively. While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to carry, push, pull, and move objects, e.g., student desks, chairs, and boxes. Requires frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing. In addition, they must be able to perform physical management with students, e.g., physically prompt students, physically escort students, and conduct physical containment following PRO-ACT, CPI, and/or other behavioral intervention system principles.

ABOUT IRL

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) is a multi-service, community-based Special Education, mental health, job development, and training facility for special needs children, students, and adults. IRL began in 1974 when its founder, Nancy J. Lavelle, Ph.D., created the Almansor Education Center located in a church on Almansor Street in Alhambra, California. With the belief that every student has the ability to “take charge” of their own learning process, Dr. Lavelle established a unique environment and individualized curriculum and created appropriate support and enrichment services designed to turn student and client learning failures into learning successes. Now over forty years later, the Institute for the Redesign of Learning offers six programs designed to provide a continuum of care for individuals with Special Needs, ages infants through adults, serving children, students, and clients throughout the greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley communities.

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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