Certified - Temporary Social Emotional Counseling Advisor at North Lawrence Community Schools

NLCS Social Emotional Counseling Advisor

Temporary Position 

JOB TITLE: Social Emotional Counseling Advisor

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

• School SEC to work in the areas of advocacy, accommodations, crisis management/social emotional support and community based resourcing. SEC will provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, group counseling for specific/targeted populations, and professional development/classroom intervention related to mental health and wellness, student safety, behavior management, and peer relationships; collaborate with faculty on school attendance monitoring, peer mediation, crisis intervention, and community agency referrals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advocate for policies that promote wellness of students, faculty and staff; particularly those who are under-represented.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement intervention and support to help students deal with difficulties and overcome obstacles to learning and social development, in individual and group settings as well as the classroom
• Utilize crisis assessments to determine physical and emotional safety, create risk and safety plans and make referrals to community resources to maintain student wellness.
• Interview and evaluate service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths, and weaknesses; collaborating with the student and others to create collaborative and comprehensive plans through principles of Trauma Informed Care.
• Work with students to set tailored measurable goals and develop skills and strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
• Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status
• Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court
• Act as a key worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
• Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cerification in the area
• Must pass background check