Lead School Counselor chez The Bradley School

The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating students who present with special education needs.  These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success.

Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School. In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.

We are looking for a Lead School Counselor who is motivated, compassionate and has a calling and passion for helping children.  We are looking for someone with initiative, creativity and a desire to have a positive impact on a child’s life.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Aides staff in improving current performance by creating professional development plans and goals for direct reports
• Schedules and maintains at least biweekly supervision with direct reports
• Provides leadership and oversight for the Therapeutic Pillar, ensuring necessary supports for students
• Provide individual and group lessons to students
• Assist students, families, and referring school districts access community resources
• Participate in student meetings
• Maintain contact with families and school districts in accordance with department’s requirements
• Share relevant information with the Bradley clinical community

Qualifications best suited for the position:

• Ability to provide feedback and have critical conversations
• Initiative
• Ability to build rapport with students
• Patience and creativity while working with students at their own pace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, counseling or other related field
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidance Counselor certification preferred
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth in an education, human service or psychiatric setting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program
• $1500 sign on bonus
• $2000 relocation assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Free parking and meals
• Opportunity for licensure supervision
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.