What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker/General Education School Counselor position at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth?
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: TLC's Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth ("TLC") is a regional social impact company serving the Philadelphia area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region's longest serving nonprofit organizations providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit https://TheLincolnCenter.com
Position Summary:
● Develops and implements effective counseling techniques with individual and/or
groups of students receiving special education services to provide assistance in
meeting academic and social needs.
● Consults with school administrators, faculty, and other special service personnel
relative to the curricular offering which meet the abilities, interests, and needs of
students.
● Collaborates with administrators and teachers in identifying students with special
abilities and needs and in providing appropriate classroom placement.
● Participates in the special education referral process.
● Supports the placement of identified students with disabilities in the least restrictive
environment.
● Supports programs and actions that facilitate a positive, caring climate for learning
● Provides guidance services for counseling, consultation, coordination, and student
appraisal to meet the educational, vocational, and personal-social needs of students
receiving special education services.
● Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent
communication
● Counsels and serves as a resource person for parents on problems affecting the
orderly educational, physical, emotional, and social growth of the student receiving
special education services.
● Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one's own
cultural competence.
● Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your
practice
● are passionate about creative arts and sciences
● are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
● value multi-disciplinary collaboration
● know technology can transform learning experiences
● apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
● understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
● accept responsibility for student growth
Education & Experience:
Education: Master's degree required, preferably in counseling or social work
At least one of the following licenses is required: Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: Home, school, community, and office settings
Work Hours: This is a full-time 10 month, 43 week position
Travel: .Travel to the designated school, various homes, and community settings within the designated school district
EEO Statement: TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.