Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Richmond Academy – Richmond, VA
Position Type
Full-Time
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree – Human Services Field
Salary Range
$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Some Travel Required
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
Working with Dominion Care is more than just a job, its a promise of care that we make…not only to the people we serve but also to the dedicated and caring people on our team. For over 20 years we have provided the highest level of person-centered care in the form of mental and behavioralhealth support for individuals that live within the communities we care so much about.
The school Social Worker will help students and families make the best use of available opportunities and resources to help develop each student’s individual potential. They will bring to the educational process an understanding of psychosocial development of students and influences of family, community, and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individual counseling weekly and as needed.
- Provide small group counseling weekly to include but not limited to the following topics:
- Social skills
- Emotional and Social awareness
- Personal Growth & Development
- Self-esteem
- Impulse Control
- Anger Management
- Maintain a working knowledge of community resources available to students and families and refer out as needed.
- Update Social Histories.
- Facilitate staff involvement to ensure the implementation of timely counseling services.
- Provide accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant, unbiased information to faculty and administration.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to meet student needs.
- Help to develop a strong and positive school culture, and serve as a liaison between the school/family/community.
- Participate in transition planning for students.
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
- Assume personal responsibility for continued professional development.
- With support from Administration, maintain professional materials for professional growth and development; including periodicals, books and software.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation.
- Model professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students, families, and the school community.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in Counseling/Educational Counseling or Social Work with a minimum of two years working with at risk children and adolescents.
- Must be licensed LCSW
Benefits to Joining Our Team:
- Up to $500.00/year towards continuing education and professional development
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health benefits, including dental & vision coverage
- Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan
- Health and Wellness discounts and perks