Behavioral Support Counselor
HopeTree Family Services
Salem, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on September 1, 2020
Behavioral Support Counselor
HopeTree Academy, a private day school in Salem, Virginia, has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Behavioral Support Counselor. This position will be available to provide students the emotional, behavioral, educational and counseling support necessary to assist in learning while in a classroom setting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing close supervision for students with behavioral needs
- Developing a professional relationship with students to assist with school concerns, adjustment concerns, effective decision making skills and setting realistic goals
- Supervising students on arrival, lunch, breaks, and departure
- Providing behavior management support to teachers
- Providing positive reinforcement to students
- Communicating with educators, social workers, parents and childcare staff
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Juvenile Justice, Counseling, or applicable Human Services field from an accredited college or university; OR 5 years experience working in a position congruent with the particular requirements this position demands.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with “at risk” youth
- Individual must meet the requirements to be a Qualified Mental Health Provider
- Knowledge of crisis management, school/educational process, crisis counseling skills and mental health issues is required
- Background checks and pre-employment drug testing
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- LTD
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Option for Voluntary Insurances
All interested candidates may apply at https://hopetreefs.formstack.com/forms/hopetree_family_services_employment_application_cys?position=Behavioral%20Support%20Counselor&location=Salem,%20VA
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