Social Worker School Counselor (Victory Learning Center at AmberLynne)

Social Worker School Counselor (Victory Learning Center at AmberLynne) 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 170 Martin Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218 $65,000

• $88,000 a year
• Full-time OLV Human Services 61 reviews $65,000
• $88,000 a year
• Full-time Exciting News!

Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening in 2026! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference! We are seeking a Social Worker School Counselor to provide high quality support and services for the children and others we serve. Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a third site opening in September 2026! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. To learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center Programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

Benefits:

Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!) Paid Holidays Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options Paid Employer sponsored life insurance Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!

Perks:

Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom) Casual dress code OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement $$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information:

Salary based on relevant years of experience Full Time position,

Monday-Friday Job Summary:

Social Worker School Counselors are responsible for providing high quality support and services for the children and others we serve. They utilize effective communication and interaction skills with students, children, families and others to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Provide individual counseling and crisis counseling as needed 2. Provide family sessions and family contact as appropriate 3. Complete required paperwork (all client contacts, progress notes, tx plans and reviews) 4. Case management and coordination with other service providers and families 5. Crisis Management 6. Provide support and explanation to education staff regarding students (sensitize to trauma and clinical need 7. Complete academic paperwork (IEP goals, be present for CSE meetings 8. Reading and sending emails internally to keep staff informed 9. Attend meetings as necessary 10. Any other duty as required by you supervisor

Skills:

Computer skills Customer skills

Competencies Template:

Professional Education Required:

Master's degree in

Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Experience Required:

At least 1 year of experience working with children and families in a Social Work or Mental Health setting. This may include an internship.

License/Certification Requirements:

Must have one of the following

NYS Licensure:

LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMHC-P or; NYS Licensure eligible and obtain licensure within 6 months from date of hire

Training Requirements:

TCI Certification (training provided by OLV Human Services)

New Hire Orientation Physical Requirements:

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions. The constant physical demand of the position is sitting. The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.