To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide therapeutic counseling consistent with Chaddock’s Treatment Model to students, parents, and teachers on educational and mental health issues in relation to the academic environment and in accordance to the student’s Individual Education Plan.
• Administer academic and behavioral assessments as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with children, families, and school/agency personnel to develop and implement interventions and strategies consistent with Chaddock’s Treatment Model.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis interventions.
• Provide academic counseling and schedule students in appropriate courses by checking student’s transcripts for correct course placement. Maintain accuracy to ensure that state and district requirements are fulfilled.
• Supervise the documentation and maintenance of student records including report cards, transcripts, graduation requirements, and counseling minutes.
• Participate in Individual Education Plans, Core Treatment Teams meetings, and meetings to assist teachers, support staff, parents, and others involved in the learning process.
• Observe and interact within the classroom setting to assist teachers and support staff.
• Chaddock reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Job Competencies:

• Attend identified shift, trainings and meetings on time as scheduled.
• Complete and maintain all mandated trainings and refresher courses as required.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality of information which may be gained through job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism required in job responsibilities and perform using a high level of skill when completing job tasks.
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal.
• Display positive teamwork and attitude by being respectful, kind, helpful and encouraging of others.
• Demonstrate resourceful problem solving skills and the ability to be proactive with new solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth and families.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and employ effective time management skills.
• Well organized, self-directed and able to work independently.

Agency Values

• Faith: Show respect for environment, others and ourselves.
• Relationships: Cooperation, involvement, integrity, trust and communication.
• Responsibility: Stewardship, accountability and taking ownership of your actions.
• Learning: Development and professional growth.
• Caring: Compassion, concern and support for others.