What are the responsibilities and job description for the LSW/School Based Counselor position at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth?
Title :
Licensed School-based Counselor / Social Worker
FLSA : Exempt
Reports To : TLC's Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary :
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth ("TLC") is a regional social impact company serving the Philadelphia area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region's longest serving nonprofit organizations providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit
Position Summary :
The School-based Counselor / Social Worker provides (1) early intervention therapy and counseling services in a designated school district, (2) case management and mental health support services at the school and in the homes of at-risk students, and (3) consultation services to school personnel, liaison support to community agencies, and training programs for school and community populations.
Duties & Responsibilities
SERVICES TO STUDENTS :
- Provide case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.
- Provide home-based services to the families of students who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, involved in the child welfare system or involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Provide mental and behavioral health care services for students with IEPs / 504 plans
- Deliver counseling and support services as stipulated on IEPs / 504 plans
- Comply with all local and Federal laws and regulation related to students with IEPs / 504 plans
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach
- Assist in production and delivery of IEP progress reports to parents / guardians
- Provide case management for students and families requiring community resources
- Provide data and clinical support regarding students' progress with counseling goals
Transforming lives and communities - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time"
SERVICES TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL :
SERVICES TO DISTRICTS :
SERVICES TO PARENT / FAMILIES :
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY LIAISON :
Skills & Knowledge :
Leadership and soft skills :
Transforming lives and communities - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time"
Technical skills :
Education & Experience :
Other Duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment :
Home, school, community, and office settings
Work Hours : This is a 10-month, 43 week position.
Travel : Travel to the designated school, various homes, and community settings within the designated school district
EEO Statement :
TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
