LMPS Holdings, LLC is Hiring a School Counselor - Grades 6-12 Near New York, NY
Description
Position at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School
Key Responsibilities:
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
Development, management and delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the health, welfare, morale, and activities of their respective school division
Provides short term individual and group counseling services to meet the development, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
Consult with students, parents, teachers, administration and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
Collaborate and consult with other counselors, Division Heads, and the Director of Student Support Services within the school community (PK1-grade 12).
Provides counseling support to the Boarding Community; meeting with students in need, attending weekly boarding meetings, collaborate/consult with Boarding staff
Maintain student records, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
Interprets psychiatric and psychological test results, along with other student data to inform supports implemented in the school/classroom environment.
Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical or social services.
Attend workshops, seminars, and/or professional meetings in order to remain informed of new developments in school social work, mental health counseling, and/or school psychology.
Identify and address learning and social emotional/health challenges that interfere with school success
Attend necessary meetings (IESP, related service, treatment and therapy team ) as needed.
Promote school policies and practices that ensure students’ ability to access the educational program by addressing bullying, harassment, etc..
Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services.
Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school.
Must be flexible and available to work occasional evening functions, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies:
(The abilities that the individual needs in order to perform this role effectively)
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and students while maintaining confidentiality
Demonstrates cultural competence
Mediation skills
Knowledgeable of restorative practices
Adaptable and stress tolerant
Strong organizational skills
Able to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents and teachers