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TCH - Mental Health Worker (Full or Part-Time)
2 weeks ago
Support and Tech/Counselor
Date Posted:
8/26/2024
Location:
Rose Hill Elementary School
Closing Date:
09/02/2024JOB TITLE: Student Support Mental Health Worker FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: School Principal PAY GRADE: TCH
LOCATION: Assigned Building DAYS: 188
JOB ID & DATE: TCH-39 | August, 2024
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
The School Mental Health Worker provides essential support to students and their families within the public school setting. The Social Worker promotes the overall well-being, emotional health, and academic success of students. This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy, all aimed at creating a positive and supportive school environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Level Details
A master's degree in social work with state licensure as a School Social Worker or
A master's or doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field or
Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
License / Certification Required
Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement or
Colorado Special Services Provider with a School Psychology endorsement (LSSP) or
Counselor - CDE Endorsement Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Counselor endorsement or
Eligible for emergency certification in one of the above categories
Work Experience Required
Experience in providing counseling and support to students in a school or public education setting preferred
Other Skills and Abilities Required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and school staff.
Empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to promoting the well-being and academic success of students.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel with input from district administrators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address a wide range of emotional and social concerns among students.
- Assist students in developing essential life skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategies to cope with personal challenges.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff to identify and address the unique needs of students, both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention when students experience emotional or social crises, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being.
- Develop and implement crisis intervention plans, working closely with school staff to respond effectively to students' urgent needs.
- Advocate for students and their families, ensuring they have access to essential resources and support services within the school and the broader community.
- Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies to support students' social and emotional development, and promote their full participation in school life.
- Identify and connect students and families with community resources, including mental health services, counseling centers, social service agencies, and other vital support systems.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of available resources and services and make appropriate referrals as needed, ensuring students and families receive comprehensive care.
- Maintain meticulous and accurate records of counseling sessions, interventions, and progress, in strict adherence to school and state regulations.
- Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and provide valuable input for student plans.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, conduct social emotional assessments, and documentation required for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), school records, and effective communication with parents and guardians.
- Stay current with the latest best practices and innovations in school social work and student services.
- Actively participate in relevant training, workshops, and conferences, continually enhancing expertise to better serve students and their families.
- Maintain state licensure and certification, staying informed about the evolving landscape of student services.
- Provide one-on-one counseling to students to address academic, social, emotional, and personal issues.
- Assess and develop personalized intervention plans for students facing challenges.
- Facilitate group counseling sessions on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, career exploration, and social skills.
- Mediate conflicts among students and promote positive peer relationships.
- Implement conflict resolution programs as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and external agencies to support students' needs.
- Attend and participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop strategies to improve student academic performance.
- Assist in academic and career planning, including college and career readiness.
- Respond to and support students in crisis situations, including suicide prevention and grief counseling.
- Collaborate with appropriate authorities and agencies when necessary.
- Collect and analyze student data to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs.
- Use data to inform decision-making and improve counseling services.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Stay current with best practices in school counseling through ongoing professional development.
- Maintain licensure and participate in relevant training opportunities.
- Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers and counselors.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Perform committees as required.
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment including classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, gyms, and other spaces accessible to students. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.
Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.
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