What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor (Waypoint) position at Waypoint Academy?
Social Worker/Counselor
Cape Cod Collaborative Waypoint Academy in Yarmouth, MA is seeking Social Worker/Counselor with appropriate MA and DESE licensure. Experience required with behavioral programming, learning disabilities & mental health issues. Must be a team player, tolerant, flexible. Must be available to work during the summer for the extended school year programs. Salary commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Provide system-wide consultation, program and clinical support within a public day school setting.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to assist in the de-escalation of at-risk and dangerous behaviors.
- Work with program team to provide social skills and safety training for students.
- Collaborate with staff in the development of functional behavior assessments or other school-based needs.
- Collaborative with teachers for writing and implementing IEP goals/objectives related to social and behavioral needs.
- Facilitate communication with families, school district liaisons, and community agencies.
- Collaborative with districts for supporting successful transition back to a less restrictive setting.
- Provide professional development and consultation as needed to support staff in working with students with a trauma-base, mental health, or other social-emotional disabilities.
- Willing to become a trainer for program staff on de-escalation and restraint safety.
- Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Licenses as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or LISW
- Massachusetts DESE licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor
- At least 5 years of experience providing therapeutic clinical services and/or special education experience working with students with significant social-emotional needs, autism spectrum or other behavioral disorders.
