Counselor

Counselor

School: Cumberland Academy of Georgia
Available Position: Non-teaching Staff
Description:

Cumberland Academy of Georgia empowers independent neurodiverse students with ASD, ADHD, and learning differences by offering strong academics and social skills in a safe, supportive, structured environment. Located in Sandy Springs, the Cumberland family embraces the uniqueness of every child by challenging and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Reports To: Director of Counseling

General Definition: Provides support to students over the school day by providing individual and/or group support. Support may include sensory regulation, conflict resolution, coping skills, and social skills education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide support for students regarding issues related to academic, social, or emotional functioning and development/regulation.
- Assists students throughout the day for students struggling with emotional regulation- upon arrival in the morning, during announcements, in between classes, breaks, afternoon dismissal, etc.
- Document interactions/sessions with students.
- Attend meetings: school-wide, departmental, school level, parental, etc.
- Build relationships with the student population by meeting with them as indicated on their service plan.
- Provide therapeutic breaks
- Conduct Lunch Groups and/or Social Skills Groups.
- Facilitate monthly (themed) activities
- Complete documentation: progress notes, service plans, etc
- Provide support during enrichment classes and/or after-school
- Proactively communicate with teachers to support each student.
- Collaborate with parents and/or outside providers
- Attend field trips as needed.
- Follow school and departmental protocols; i.e., safety and crisis management
- Provide assistance and support to intern(s)
- Report any significant incidents to the Director of Counseling as well as the appropriate administrative staff.

Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in School Counseling or related Counseling degree
- Fully Licensed, certified, or license eligible ( LPC, LAPC, NCC, S-5+)
- Two (2) years of experience in counseling students as individuals and in groups
- Experience with case management, treatment/service plans preferred
- Strong technology skills (ex. Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Pass a background check and UDS

Benefits:
- Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience.
- Small class sizes (6-10 students)
- 401K with match up to 6%
- Friday workday ends at 2:30 pm

Please submit a cover letter and a resume to Jennifer St. John at jennifer.st.john@cumberlandacademy.org to join our team.

Cumberland Academy of Georgia does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender identity, veteran status, sex, age, or sexual orientation in employment, admission of students, or in providing its services in any manner. Cumberland Academy of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact name: Jennifer St. John
Contact email address: jennifer.st.john@cumberlandacademy.org

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