Case Manager Counselor

This position starts immediately: – California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and/or Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Credential required – Experience with diverse needs of high school aged students (in our case, a fairly large age range of 13-22) and their families/support networks – Knowledgeable about effective counseling theory and practices Interested parties are encouraged to apply by clicking the red “CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE” button. Materials Needed to Submit when Applying: • Cover Letter • Resume Important Comments: Da Vinci Schools are project based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course.

Da Vinci RISE is the newest high school in the Da Vinci Schools family. RISE is a hybrid learning model that combines an online learning platform with project-based, real-world learning to ensure a flexible and rigorous academic experience. RISE High was chosen as one of the ten XQ Super School winners and is in the process of planning and preparing for its second year in August 2018.

Under the direction of the Manager of Services and Partnerships, the Case Managers at each site provide a full range of care coordination and counseling services to students, including Designated Instructional Services (DIS) for students with special needs, one-on-one and group counseling, and facilitation of access to wraparound and support services.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement both academic and therapeutic interventions for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning outcomes for all students
• Consult with school staff and parents regarding the behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students, and recommend appropriate support strategies
• Conduct in service training for staff around student support
• Collaborate with school staff on implementation of Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care
• Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed
• Consistently and routinely update case files for students – both academic and socioemotional- utilizing school information systems (i.e. PowerSchool, DreamSeeDo, Naviance)
• Attend and participate in school guidance meetings such as site attendance meetings, School Success Team meetings, 504 meetings, Positive Behavior Support Plan meetings, and IEPs
• Collaborate with Advisors to create and implement SocioEmotional Learning curriculum ● Seek out, accept, and implement feedback and coaching from school leadership
• Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools
• Facilitate weekly case conferences with Advocate Counselors to stay attuned and responsive to student needs
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities in order to constantly grow in the role
• Routinely communicate with students’ outside supports (i.e. social workers, wraparound team, probation officers, case managers).
• Connect students to reliable resources and services within their community and coordinate care among various providers
• Submit student progress reports and court letters to parties requesting records (i.e. social workers, probation officers, juvenile courts)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates strong sense of possibility, unwavering belief in, and relentless support for all students
• Excellent organization, time-management, and follow-up skills
• High sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple cases concurrently
• Experience in trauma-informed care and trauma-responsive environments
• Experience working with students who have experienced homelessness or housing instability; who have been involved in the foster system; who have been involved in the justice or probation systems; and/or who have experienced other adverse childhood experiences resulting in trauma
• Knowledgeable about mental health resources & wraparound support services available in the larger community, so as to connect students and families with appropriate services
• Familiarity with the complex social-emotional needs of homeless and foster youth
• Knowledge & understanding of student wraparound & support services essential; clinical background a plus
• Comfortable working with youth from a variety of cultural, linguistic, religious backgrounds
• Demonstrates commitment to student learning- both academic and personal
• Demonstrates commitment to holistic student care
• Utilizes interventions that support positive development & increased independence
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and to interact effectively with various audiences
• Reflective & responsive to feedback; growth mindset about self and others
• Interested in working with a wide range of student supporters and stakeholders (i.e. students, colleagues, parents & families, mentors, service providers, case managers, etc.)
• Excited about working closely with teachers and school leadership

Qualifications

• Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and/or Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Credential
• Experience with diverse needs of high school aged students (in our case, a fairly large age range of 13-22) and their families/support networks
• Knowledgeable about effective counseling theory and practices