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Form of work QUALIFICATIONS: - 1 year minimum experience working as a Social Worker
- Case management networking experience preferred
- MSW (LSW OR LCSW) preferred from an accredited University
- Must have DOE Certification or have applied this yearDESCRIPTION: - Assist the administration and/or parents in obtaining information about procedures and practices for intervention and referral socio-emotional and mental health supports for identified or at-risk students.
- Secondary (middle and high school) experience preferred
- Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Experience in the use of technology
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Knowledge of and experience with mediation and conflict resolution
- A high level of organizational skills and initiative
- Experience and training in mental health support within a learning or school environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mental Health Support position will work closely with the building administrative team to:
- Provide individual mental health counseling
- Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such trauma-informed care, socio-emotional supports and practical staff strategies)
- Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills
-Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
- Provide crisis assistance
- Provide truancy intervention
- Provide mental health resources
- Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocacy
- Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e., anger/stress management, girl/boy issues, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
- Address depression and anxiety (i.e., suicide ideation)
- Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students REPORTS TO: Dana Lamonica, Supervisor CRESS HOURS: 8 am - 3 pm LOCATION: CRESS SALARY: Per Salary Guide BENEFITS: Yes DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING RESUMES: December 30, 2023 EFFECTIVE DATE: Asap SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Special Services School District prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. We encourage all applicants to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION: The following person has been designated to handle inquires/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX/Section 504
Director of Human Resources
1340 Tanyard Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080
856-468-6530
- Case management networking experience preferred
- MSW (LSW OR LCSW) preferred from an accredited University
- Must have DOE Certification or have applied this yearDESCRIPTION: - Assist the administration and/or parents in obtaining information about procedures and practices for intervention and referral socio-emotional and mental health supports for identified or at-risk students.
- Secondary (middle and high school) experience preferred
- Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Experience in the use of technology
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Knowledge of and experience with mediation and conflict resolution
- A high level of organizational skills and initiative
- Experience and training in mental health support within a learning or school environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mental Health Support position will work closely with the building administrative team to:
- Provide individual mental health counseling
- Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such trauma-informed care, socio-emotional supports and practical staff strategies)
- Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills
-Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
- Provide crisis assistance
- Provide truancy intervention
- Provide mental health resources
- Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocacy
- Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e., anger/stress management, girl/boy issues, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
- Address depression and anxiety (i.e., suicide ideation)
- Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students REPORTS TO: Dana Lamonica, Supervisor CRESS HOURS: 8 am - 3 pm LOCATION: CRESS SALARY: Per Salary Guide BENEFITS: Yes DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING RESUMES: December 30, 2023 EFFECTIVE DATE: Asap SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Special Services School District prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. We encourage all applicants to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION: The following person has been designated to handle inquires/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX/Section 504
Director of Human Resources
1340 Tanyard Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080
856-468-6530
