About this role
POSITION GOAL
To implement a program to help students, families and school staffs develop better life-coping skills in order for the student to become a more productive learner.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and implement a family counseling program designed around needs of student, school and the community.
• Inservice the staff in the implementation of the program.
• Develop materials and implement strategies for a family counseling program.
• Council students, families and staff on personal behavioral concerns.
• Coordinate school/community services to students and families.
• Keep records of conferences and send reports, within the limits of confidentiality to the school staff and community agencies.
• Evaluate periodically the effectiveness of the program as requested by the principal and guidance director.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or any other full-time counselor who has demonstrated professional expertise in helping clients (individuals and families) in changing behavior and attitudes.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bilingual skill preferred.
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION
To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-048.
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