School Counselor - Head Start

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Celebrating over 50 years of quality services for children and families!
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00

All positions require experience with and sensitivity to the needs of lower-income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2025, or until position is filled.

School Counselor - Head Start
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team using evidence-based promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies to foster the growth of children with developmental, behavioral, and/or social-emotional concerns. Collaborate with local mental health agencies to facilitate appropriate and effective referrals across multiple systems. Provide support groups and training to parents and teaching staff.

No productivity or third-party billing is required.

Education and Licensure Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required.
• License required within 6 months of hire. (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW)

Experience

• Must have professional experience delivering mental health services to children age birth through five and those who care for them within a natural setting.

Qualities and Skills

• Bilingual preferred.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programming; past success working in management with the ability to cultivate a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal skills; a pervasive and passion commitment with excellent interpersonal and multi-disciplinary project skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.
• Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A the School Counselor is a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.

Starting Pay: $31.13
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)

• Birthday off with pay
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation days
• 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health and dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
• Embedded Professional Development
• Career-Growth Coaching & Support
• In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work

To apply, candidates should visit our website https://hcsheadstart.org/employment/. Please complete an application and attach a resume with a cover letter. EOE/AA We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $58,198