Counselor - Elementary at Janesville Union Elementary School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

Possession of a valid California Driver’s license. Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in social work preferred or ability to obtain. Experience in counseling students who have had difficulty succeeding in school. Demonstrate competence in communicating effectively with children and parents, staff members, and representatives of other agencies. Provide individual or small-group counseling to help students whose school progress is in jeopardy. Help students identify problems and create strategies that can reverse or alleviate concerns. Act as a liaison between clients, families, school personnel and community agencies Attend and/or conduct program related meetings, trainings and workshops; participate in inter/intra agency planning and staff meetings as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention at schools or student’s home regarding sudden emergencies (deaths, suicides, etc.). Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written) characterized by active listening and respectful interactions. Plan and organize workload and adapt to changing work demands and work under varying degrees of stress. Support the policies and programs of the Janesville Union Elementary School District and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district or office policies, regulations and procedures. Maintain professional competency by actively engaging in employer directed service activities and other similar opportunities provided to staff. Cooperatively engage in the professional evaluation process with supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence. Attend regular and special staff meetings and actively participate as a member of the Wildcat Staff

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