Individual and Group Counselor for Males

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide individual and group counseling to male students and their families in a nurturing and caring atmosphere and work collaboratively within the Counseling Department with other counseling staff in organizing programming and administrative responsibilities; as a core primary purpose, all job positions are to maintain the mission and vision of The Neighborhood Academy.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Develop and coordinate the Counseling curriculum in collaboration with the Counseling Department. Facilitate Group Counseling sessions in accordance with the Counseling curriculum for male students. Coordinate diagnostic testing. Provide individual and group counseling for students and when necessary, their families. Provide crisis counseling. Aid School Leadership as needed. Act as liaison between students and families and community agencies. Implement individual counseling for students when needed. Monitor classrooms for behavioral and student/faculty interactions. Participate in and assist with The Neighborhood Academy's Summer Program. Record monthly therapeutic hours for yearly statistics. Keep a weekly journal of individual and group activities. Keep track of all Counseling activities, events, and statistics. Write end of year evaluative reports in collaboration with Counseling Department staff. Assume responsibility for either an athletic or arts connection activity for at least one season each school year. Serve as a proctor/support staff for the extended school day as designated for the rotational weekly schedule. Page 1 of 2 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL

REQUIREMENTS

❖ Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. ❖ Minimum of two years of experience in providing/supporting counseling services in an inner city environment with a Trauma-Informed lens. Group and Family Counseling/Therapy experience preferred. ❖ Proficiency in the use of technology, including Google Suites. ❖ Federal FBI & Pennsylvania Criminal Background & Child Abuse Clearances

KNOWLEDGES / SKILLS / ABILITIES

❖ Energy and love for working with students and families.. ❖ Knowledge of inner city and traumas of poverty (especially its effect on the psycho/social development of boys). ❖ Self-starting, highly motivated, and creative. ❖ Empathetic "people person" who understands the value of and ability to build relationships in a therapeutic manner. ❖ Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. ❖ Effective conflict management skills. ❖ Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. ❖ Excellent skills in written, verbal and oral communications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

❖ General office environment. ❖ Lifting of up to 10 pounds. ❖ Driver's license required for needed travel.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee, who may be asked to perform other duties as required.