[Immediate Hire] Elementary School Mental Health Provider

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Network Director of Special Education and School Principal, the Elementary School Mental Health Provider will support the school in addressing the social, emotional and developmental needs of the school’s students and families and ensure students have access to appropriate resources and services. 

Responsibilities

• • Embody DREAM’s maxims and ensure that students exhibit the same values;
  • Ensure all weekly scheduled Mental Health services are in compliance with mandates;
  • Create Counseling Reports and Quarterly IEP Progress Reports for all students with IEPs by the set deadlines and participate in IEP Meetings when appropriate;
  • Maintain updated progress monitoring session notes in NYC DOE SESIS documentation system; 
  • Support teachers in understanding each learner’s strengths and needs and supporting appropriate differentiated instruction by participating in Grade Team Meetings, completing monthly classroom observations, implementing teacher consults when appropriate, etc.;
  • Support students and groups of students through intervention programming in accordance with DREAM’s Response to Intervention;
  • Write Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students in need when appropriate;
  • Embrace and use school culture systems with all DREAM students;
  • Collaborate with parents and families to ensure a positive partnership by providing consistent communication aligning to student progress;
  • Supervise  students’ paraprofessionals and collaborate with them when reviewing the student behavior intervention plan and discussing appropriate strategies when supporting the student, when appropriate;
  • Initiate and maintain communication with outside student support agencies (SCR/ACS systems, foster care system) tied to student needs as needed.

Qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or similar field required;
  • New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCMH), required;
  • Certified to provide Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) or experience supervising interns preferred;
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaker) highly preferred;
  • 3-5 years of previous school-based counseling experience preferred;
  • Extensive clinical experience and in-depth knowledge around supporting adolescent youth and families in a diverse, underserved communities;
  • Experience facilitating groups and providing crisis intervention with a trauma informed and restorative justice approach;
  • Experience working with and navigating through the SCR/ACS systems, foster care system;
  • Have a working knowledge of state regulations related to child abuse, neglect, and other urgent care issues;
  • Skillful collaborator and case manager with the ability to bringing together all stakeholders to ensure youth is receiving all necessary supports and services;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment; 
  • Deep embodiment of DREAM’s mission, including a belief that all students can succeed, and organizational values of teamwork, diversity, integrity and fun.

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• • We offer comprehensive benefits including:
  • Flexible Medical Health Plans,  subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
  • The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
  • Dental and vision plans;
  • Disability benefits;
  • Life insurance;
  • Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave; 
  • Flexible spending account options;
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts;
  • A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
  • A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
  • Referral bonuses;
  • School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days;
  • Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

• • DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $66,000 to $88,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION  

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality. Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

APPLYING TO DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.