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Form of workCounselor – The Learning Lamp
You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Learning Lamp has been lighting the way to a brighter future for nearly 20 years in our region. Initially started with the mission to provide access to high quality tutoring without the high price tag, our organization has grown, minimizing education and care disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. We are an integral part of the communities we serve, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.
We are looking for a Counselor to work with children, staff and families in Cambria and Somerset Counties.
What’s in it for you?
The chance to make an impact by:
- Working in and delivering evidence-based trauma support and depression reduction programs in area schools and community based settings;
- Working alongside Mental Health clinicians and other organization administrators to screen students for 10-week peer support trauma groups; and
- Collecting, recording, and analyzing informational and outcomes data along with producing outcomes reports.
What are the hours like?
- Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Apply today to discuss if there’s a schedule that can work for you!
What do we offer?
- A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
- Training and Development opportunities.
- Career Advancement opportunities for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
- Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Substantial Childcare Discounts, including
- Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
- Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
- 50% Off Before and After Care
- 50% Off Tutoring Services
- PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Retirement savings (403(b))
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Salary Range: $41,000-$47,800 per year
What are the duties?
- Program facilitation and management to include program delivery, community engagement, workshops/informational trainings, and delivery of evidence-based trauma support and depression reduction programs;
- Facilitating school district and community organization partnerships; and
- Data reporting on required outcomes.
What do you bring?
- Master’s Degree that includes suprevised clinical hours in Behavior Science, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related field.
- Knowledge of child development, understand of family dynamics, systems theory, and the importance of child-caregiver and family-caregiver relationships.
- Previous experience with children preferred, and this does not have to be in your field! Have you volunteered with children before? All of these are examples of some of the many ways our staff have experience with children.
- Willingness to go through (and pass!) the required clearances and training to ensure the safety and security of our children, including: four clearances, mandated reporter training, CPR Certification, a physical, and TB test. This can typically be accomplished within a week.
- Capacity for sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time, as these happen throughout the eight-hour day.
- Ability to travel between sites to observe children and meet with staff and families.
If you can relate, submit a resume to join our team! We offer an inviting, fun culture that is geared toward continual growth and professional development with advancement opportunities. EOE
