What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counselor position at COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS SAN ANTONIO?
About Communities In Schools of San Antonio:
Communities In Schools of San Antonio is part of a national organization, Communities In Schools®, that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond. Working directly in over 100 schools across 12 San Antonio school districts, we connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and value-oriented individual to join our team. You will be part of a powerful movement for change, where our staff are committed to shaping an equitable path to education for future generations.
Job Description
The Associate Counselor will coordinate the provision of counseling and social services in a public-school setting, to students and their families' facing obstacles to academic and personal success. The Associate Counselor must be under the supervision of a Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors or Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, approved Clinical Supervisor as a requirement of this position.
Candidates must be willing to work at any open CISSA district/program location.
Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
Intake & Assessment
- Complete intake and conduct initial assessment with referred students and their parent or guardian.
- Complete individual assessments and treatment plan to address mental health or emotional needs of clients.
- Communicate with appropriate CIS and school staff on a regular basis to seek input and report on student progress, case status and counseling needs.
Service Provision
- Provide individual and group counseling to address mental health or emotional needs with the goal to improve client well-being.
- Implement counseling strategies and intervention techniques appropriate to client needs.
- Provide crisis intervention during critical situations.
- Attain client cases from multiple school sites to meet grant requirements.
- Develop an aftercare plan for students and families in coordination with the CIS staff.
Collaborative Efforts
- Coordinate with CIS staff and school staff to provide referrals on behalf of clients for ongoing support and mental health needs and ensure new or ongoing family and basic needs are addressed.
- Collaborate with appropriate CIS staff and school staff to obtain client referrals and discuss case status.
- Provide training and education relevant to emotional and mental health.
- Attend team meetings with assigned district or school personnel to review case status reports, discuss treatment plans, case consultation and address programmatic concerns.
- Coordinate and oversee interns assigned per university requirements.
- Provide intern orientation regarding CIS program policies and school-based service provision.
Data Maintenance & Evaluation
- Complete paperwork required for grant compliance.
- Maintain sign in sheets for services, confidential data and files in accordance with CIS policy and procedures and licensure requirements.
- Document services from sign in sheets in the CIS approved data entry system.
- Implement, manage and report on grants.
- Monitor and document student progress toward goals.
- Evaluate program effectiveness.
Administrative & Professional Development
- Manage timecard.
- Attend all meetings and trainings as required.
- Ensure the completion of required programmatic reports.
- Plan appropriate expenditures and maintain budgets.
- Maintain required licensure by participating in relevant professional development activities and clinical supervision.
- Attend CISSA Clinical Supervision sessions as required.
Exhibit CIS Core Values:
- Passion
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Optimism
- Adaptability
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work generally are Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 5p.m. Employees may be required to adjust daily work hours based on location/site (i.e., 7:30-4:00pm) and changes in work hours for summer, June-August (i.e., Mon-Thur 7:00am-5:30pm). This position on occasion requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel is primarily local during the business day and is required for this position between schools and districts. Although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Pay: Salary will be commensurate with years of related/relevant work experience.
Benefits: CIS-SA provides a comprehensive benefits package in addition to pay and includes paid school holidays and summer break (with 6 months tenure).
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW.
