<p>FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS</p> <p>POSITION: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Masters Degree in social work or counseling (MSW preferred) </li><li>Significant clinical experience with school-aged children </li><li>Certified or certifiable as a School Adjustment Counselor by the Division of Youth Services </li><li>Experience in individual, group & family counseling. </li><li>Minimum of three years experience in a school and/or social service setting </li><li>Thorough knowledge and understanding of all laws and school policies which govern student services. </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Ancillary Student Services</p> <p>Principal of assigned school</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provide counseling to students in need, utilizing a variety of counseling modalities such as individual, group and family therapy as needed. </li><li>Assist the building principal in all matters which pertain to student services, including the keeping of appropriate student records and the generation of any and all pertinent reports. </li><li>Serve as the prime liaison between the school, the family, and the community </li><li>Responsible for primary intervention in such areas as: Child abuse, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, potential suicide, and other psychiatric emergencies and/or critical incidents which occur in the school yard. </li><li>Provide coordination and referral services to social service agencies as needed. </li><li>Work as part of a school team, under the direction of the principal, in developing appropriate in-school educational services for pupils. </li><li>Completes all necessary documents to facilitate a referral for special needs services, and attends all meetings pertaining to children who are referred. </li><li>Provides other pupil services as so directed by the building principal and/or the Coordinator of Ancillary Student Services. </li></ul> <p>SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Administrators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding.</p> <p>Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage</p> <p>The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without</p> <p>regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability.</p>