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About the Role
Innova Girls Academy Charter School is seeking a dedicated professional to provide individual and small group counseling, behavioral support, and crisis intervention for students. This role involves collaborating with families, external agencies, and internal teams to support student success and leadership development within a STEAM-focused, all-girls educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual counseling, small group counseling, and day-to-day student behavioral support.
- Maintains current knowledge in special education and clinical fields.
- Assists in the preparation of IEPs and student success plans.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required and/or requested.
- Demonstrates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity towards students and staff through respect and understanding.
- Completes referrals for students and/or families to receive specialized clinical treatment services beyond the scope of practice of school counseling as needed and maintains collateral contact as appropriate.
- Provides crisis prevention and intervention for youth and families.
- May represent the School at CSE, DSS/Family Court, and other community agencies related to service provision.
- Complies with content and timeframe documentation requirements for external reporting specific to program licensing agency (e.g., NYSED).
- Maintains responsibility for accuracy in record keeping, including student’s individual educational plan.
- Collaborates and communicates with students and families on an ongoing basis to maximize their leadership and involvement in the school placement and all services therein.
- Acts as an advocate and liaison for the student and the family as they interface with their school district and/or other community resources and services.
- Collaborates and coordinates case planning and progress internally through team meetings and individual contacts with other disciplines.
- Coordinates treatment planning and student progress internally through planning and review team meetings and contacts with other disciplines.
- Fulfills all legal requirements as a Mandated Reporter under NYS law and professional ethical standards.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
- NYS current/active LMSW; LCSW preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with students, families, staff, and stakeholders.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands on time and resources.
- Ability to form, lead, and participate effectively on teams.
- Creative problem-solving.
- Commitment to quality improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Skills
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Clinical Counseling
- Behavioral Support
- IEP Preparation
- Student Success Plans
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Record Keeping
- Case Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Masters degree in Social Work
Salary/Compensations
- USD 52000 - USD 60000
About the Company
- Innova Girls Academy Charter School is dedicated to empowering Rochester's girls to become leaders and problem-solvers through a STEAM-based, culturally relevant, project-based learning approach.
- The school fosters confidence and a love of learning in an all-girls setting, aiming to break down stereotype threats in STEAM fields.
- Partnerships with Girl Scouts of Western New York enhance leadership development opportunities.
- The school emphasizes equitable supports, excellence in teaching with an extended day, and the use of educational technology.
Equal Opportunity
- All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.