School Counselor

Description

The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Counselor to join our team, someone who understands that true student success encompasses both academic and emotional growth. This is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of students and their families, providing guidance, support, and a safe space for them to thrive.

The ALC is a therapeutic special education school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children.

Imagine being the trusted advocate and empathetic listener that helps students navigate life's challenges. You'll be a vital resource, empowering them to develop resilience, build healthy relationships, and achieve their full potential.

Here's how you will make a meaningful impact:

· Provide Individualized Support: Offer empathetic and confidential counseling to students, addressing their unique emotional, social, and academic needs.

· Facilitate Group Growth: Lead group counseling sessions, creating a supportive environment for students to connect, share, and learn from one another.

· Build Strong Family Partnerships: Collaborate with parents to identify problem areas, assess family functioning, and develop collaborative strategies for success.

· Empower Families for Success: Develop short-term and long-term goals with families, utilizing behaviorally based language and promoting healthy coping mechanisms.

· Connect Families with Resources: Assess family and child needs across various domains (medical, educational, social, legal, housing, etc.) and connect them with appropriate services.

· Champion Confidentiality and Ethical Practice: Protect client rights to privacy and confidentiality, ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely, and adheres to professional standards.

· Be a Collaborative Partner: Communicate effectively with education staff and colleagues, agencies, and families, fostering a collaborative and supportive network.

· Understand and Respect Cultural Diversity: Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues in all interactions, ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate and respectful.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to create a ripple effect of positive change. If you're passionate about empowering students and families to build brighter futures, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help us create a nurturing and supportive school community!

Benefits for Full Time employees following the School Calendar:

· Enjoy time off per the School Calendar;

· Sick time is provided;

· Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance;

· Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

· Holds a Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field and appropriate NYS license.

· Possesses strong clinical skills and experience in individual and group counseling.

· Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Is empathetic, patient, and possesses a strong ethical compass.

· Has the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

· Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

· Has the ability to lead teams and establish effective working relationships.