Student Support Counselor (Forum)

FORUM - School Based Youth Services Program

Grant Funded Student Support Counselor

Grant Funded Student Support Counselor

School Based Youth Services Program

Teaneck High School

Date Available: May 12, 2024

Location: Teaneck High School

Position Type: FORUM - School Based Youth Services Program

Essential qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.

• New Jersey state licensure to practice in the area of counseling.

• Experience working with and counseling adolescents.

• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and community agencies to strengthen sound human relations for the improvement of the program.

• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.

Essential functions of position:

• Assist the Coordinator in the development of programs to address the academic, behavioral, social/emotional, and vocational needs of Teaneck students.

• Plan and participate in assemblies, presentations and other special programs for students on issues pertaining to mental health, physical health and positive youth development.

• Evaluate department's programs and make recommendations for effective modifications to the Coordinator.

• Plan field trips for students to various points of interest that help to improve positive youth development.

• Provide counseling and/or crisis intervention to program participants ages 13-19 in individual and group sessions.

• Provide referrals to community resources in the area of health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment as indicated.

• Perform, as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee, additional or alternate duties which are within the scope of employment and licensure.

• Qualified candidates must have a commitment to multicultural education and demonstrate an ability to work harmoniously with diverse populations.

This is a 12 month position.

NJ First Act effective 9/1/2011

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Application Procedure: Apply Online