JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide a professional support system for the faculty and staff of Birmingham City Schools (BCS). To reduce problems in the work force in order to retain valued employees. To assist employees in resolving personal problems that inhibit the performance of work duties, and to offer assistance in restoring the employee to maximum level of productivity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abides by the established rules and guidelines of the BSC.
• Maintains flexible hours and sees clients in a timely manner.
• Keeps confidential records on clients’ appropriate recommendations/referrals.
• Use of constructive assessment, short-term intervention, and motivation with clients to address problems that affect job performance.
• Provides specific training to individuals and departments on relevant topics.
• Mediates and assists in resolving conflict with employees.
• Conducts programs related to wellness education, prevention education and intervention.
• Counsels children and adults (individual and family).
• Coordinate all EAP referrals (supervisory and volunteer) with contracted EAP program.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Masters in social work or counseling field or higher.
• Valid license from the State of Alabama in social work or counseling (LPC, LMSW, or LICSW)

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker), or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

• Experience in counseling with individuals and families who may have substance abuse or mental health issues. Minimum 3 years.
• Experience in developing relevant workshop topics and ability to facilitate those workshops.
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with difficult people.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Familiar with community resources and ability to make referrals.
• Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered.

**SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (Upload to Application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: April 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.