School Counselor

Position Summary:

Person in this position will provide counseling services for the school community in trauma-informed environment. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Providing counseling to students who have disciplinary problems
• Providing counseling to students with excessive absenteeism
• Provide short-term individual and small group counseling services to students
• Consult with teachers to schedule and present lessons to classrooms based on developmental needs and needs identified through data
• Consulting with teachers about building classroom relationships, effective classroom management, and the role of non-cognitive factors in student success
• Advocating for students at IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and student intervention team meetings
• Analyze schoolwide and school counseling program data

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current Counselor certification with appropriate endorsements as set by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Current CPR & First Aid certificate completed or able to obtain
• Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education:

• Masters Degree: Official transcripts documenting a masters or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.

Experience and Competencies:

• Positive recommendations from past employers and/or training institutions.
• Must be able to provide or obtain Level 1 fingerprint clearance card
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be willing and able to travel

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.