Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a School Counselor to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in educational counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work or a closely related field of study.
- Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate licensing and/or credentials.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education instruction credential preferred.
- Minimum 2yrs prior experience working with children with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors in an education setting.
- Prior experience working in a special education program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
- Prior experience and/or knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
