Counselor - COVID Impact
Company: Butler County Area Application Consortium
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted:
7/28/2021Location: Butler County Educational Service CenterDate
Available: August 2021Closing Date: until filledDistrict: Butler
County ESC - websiteEmployment Opportunity Butler County
Educational Service Center July 28, 2021 Multiple Schools using
EANS funds St. Ann'sPOSITION: Counselor - COVID Impact GENERAL
DESCRIPTION: To provide comprehensive counseling services to
students who have experienced learning loss directly related to
COVID by helping address the social emotional needs of students.
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree. Valid ODE Pupil Services license
as a school counselor or school social worker or ODE Registration
and appropriate board licensure or willingness to obtain.
Willingness/ability to work as a team member. Proven organizational
skills. Exceptional communication skills, ability to work well with
students, staff and parents. Self-directed and highly motivated.
Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts. History of good job
attendance. Must pass criminal background checks and be free from
communicable disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan, develop, and
provide guidance and counseling services which meet specific needs
and expectations of students, parents, and administration. Provide
direct services in alignment with Ohio Social and Emotional
Learning Standards and research-based best practices. Evaluate
services through input from a variety of sources which could
include parents, students, faculty and administration. Organize
materials and time; establishes priorities and action steps related
to assigned responsibilities. Provide timely follow through on
commitments to students, parents and faculty; provide immediate and
consistent follow-up on individual cases. Maintain current files of
community resources; make outside referrals only when school
resources have been exhausted and provide follow-up. Engage in
positive, professional behaviors which are child centered and free
of rumor, or gossip about students, families, staff, or
administration. Collaborate about students and make referrals to
other school staff as needed; monitor progress after referral.
Enlist parental and teacher involvement and cooperation as
reflected in conference records and action plans, and phone log.
Establish and maintain rapport with students, faculty, parents, and
administration; engage in problem solving behavior when conflicts
arise. Provide an open, non-judgmental, counseling climate where
students willingly participate and keep appointments. Accurately
identify the problem in counseling sessions; assist students in
formulating a specific and practical plan of action. Conduct groups
where content is planned and organized according to student ability
and interest; engage all students while maintaining order and
discipline. Maintain written counseling records which may include
intake information goals, review plans, follow-up activities,
appointment timelines and case notes. Organizes or performs student
assessment when appropriate; follows guidelines for administration,
scoring and interpretation. Interpret group and individual test
results clearly and accurately to students, teachers, and parents.
Demonstrates ability to use technology associated with duties;
accesses current internet or software based resources related to
role responsibilities and student needs. Communicate with the
school district, school staff and community agencies regarding
common problems, and legal or ethical issues. Protect the
confidentiality of students, faculty and families. Participate in
professional growth and development through course work and/or
seminars, professional reading, and membership in professional
organizations. Consistent with legal and contract stipulations,
perform all responsibilities defined for caseload by the school
administration. Accepts criticism, advice and recognition;
implements activities in response to recommendations of supervisor
or to meet job targets. Cognizant of and adheres to State/Federal
regulations and district policies and procedures. Maintains good
attendance; punctual for meetings, appointments, work and
deadlines. OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: To serve as a role model for
students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as
responsible, intelligent human beings. To help instill in students
the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic
values. Follow the written policies and procedures of the BCESC and
school district. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:
Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures,
public relations, and state and federal reporting. Ability to: Work
successfully in a culturally diverse environment, communicate
effectively, and maintain files and reports, collect data, lift
moderate amounts of weight, interpret policies and procedures,
follow instructions. Skilled in: Word processing, spreadsheet,
database, software applications, use of network functions, and
other customary office and audio-visual equipment.EQUIPMENT
OPERATED: Computer, copier, fax, telephone system, audio and video
players and recorders, and other customary office and audio-visual
equipment.ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional: Exposure to
blood, bodily fluids and tissue, unruly children/adults, performs
duties outside normal working hours.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and
work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall
remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance
use in the workplace through his/her employment in
district.EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated
in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation
of Support Personnel.STARTING DATE: August 2021 SALARY: Based on
approved Governing Board Salary Schedule BENEFITS: Based on Full
Time/Part Time employment DEADLINE: Until filled APPLY TO: Apply by
clicking here: www.bcesc.org The Butler County Educational Service
Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be
accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or
national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights
Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities
Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of
1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview,
contact Human Resources by the deadline.
Keywords: Butler County Area Application Consortium, Hamilton , Counselor - COVID Impact, Other , Hamilton, Ohio
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