Job Type Full-time Description
- Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children within schools in the Brandywine School District, throughout Wilmington.
- Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges with the goals to improve functioning, grades, attendance, peer and parent support, and coping skills.
- Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices.
- Engage students in various pro-social and/or educational activities during the summer months (i.e. small group counseling and field trips).
- Make contact with families in a timely manner as indicated Evaluate the needs of students, families and others to make accurate and complete assessments. Provide intervention for students and families that address the student's disruptive behavior and family issues that impact school performance.
- Provide educational consultation to school professionals as needed
- Conduct parent educational sessions to parents, guardians and family members
- Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
- Collaborate with the families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties as needed to coordinate services for the child and family to develop plans and facilitate improved student performance.
- Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
- Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
- Serve on staff committees as assigned and/or approved.
- Travel required for cases within the county or counties assigned.
- Some state-wide travel required as assigned to attend meetings, training or other assignments.
Full-time during the school year, only. Full-year benefits Benefits include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
- Tuition and clinical licensure assistance
- 401 (k) with matching
- EAP and other wellness programs
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline, required.
- Licensed Required.
- Experience counseling children and/or adolescents, required.
- Previous job or student placement experience in child welfare, family serving agency, or community based agency.
- Two years post-masters experience or strong clinical background.
- Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency's service population.
- Flexibility with respect to work assignment in accordance with agency need.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Must have valid driver's license, which meets the requirements of the agency's insurance carrier and reliable transportation.