Note: Please note: This opening is for the 2021-2022 school year. Tentative start date will be in July 2021. What You'll Do Provide school-based individual and group counseling services to students with IEPs with Designated Instructional Service (DIS) counseling goals/needs Maintain documentation within compliance of KIPP SoCal regulation and procedures Provide advocacy, child welfare, and case management services to students Collaborate with all school staff including Resource Specialist (RSP), School Psychologist and Lead Education Specialist for the continued evaluation of current DIS counseling students Assess, identify and provide clinical interventions to students with emotional, social, attendance and/or behavioral concerns within the general education population. Provide threat assessment and risk management crisis services. Collaborate with community-based agencies and provide referral services Participate in the development of school-wide prevention, initiatives and policies related to safety, violence prevention and positive culture, social/emotional health, and the welfare of students Supports the training and education of MSW interns as a field instructor or preceptor, depending on experience Facilitate staff trainings and professional development bringing knowledge of developmental social/emotional needs of students Perform consultations with classroom teachers and be a resource for school site personnel on mental health and social/emotional issues that may affect classroom performance Identify student needs and provide prevention and intervention for concerns such as substance use, gang affiliation, sexual education, etc Provide and manage peer mediation and group counseling lessons (identification of students, selection criterion, training, facilitation, etc.) Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego Support and care from fellow regional team members Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager Working with Us Means the Following Perks Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and 10 days sick leave Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.