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Job Title: School Counselor/Social Worker

Department: Education Services

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO following hire date.

Compensation

$43,750 - $48,750 (yearly)

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Provide counseling and other professional social work services to assigned students/families in accordance with their individualized needs

+ Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment component of each assigned student's Individualized Educational Plan

+ Assure timely communication of all essential information including treatment recommendations/outcomes

+ Complete initial assessments and discharge summary reports, individual treatment plans, progress reports and other professional documentation in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner

+ Fulfill other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

+ LMSW and School Social Worker Certification or MS in School Counseling and School Counselor Certification

+ Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening

+ Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles

+ Ability to physically restrain if required

Preferred Qualifications

+ Previous experience in Special Education

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.