School Counselor Rhinebeck, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6339+Mill+Street+Rhinebeck+NY+USA+12572) Job Type Full-time Description The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Counselor to join our team, someone who understands that true student success encompasses both academic and emotional growth. This is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of students and their families, providing guidance, support, and a safe space for them to thrive. The ALC is a therapeutic special education school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children. Here's how you will make a meaningful impact: ·Provide Individualized Support: Offer empathetic and confidential counseling to students, addressing their unique emotional, social, and academic needs. ·Facilitate Group Growth: Lead group counseling sessions, creating a supportive environment for students to connect, share, and learn from one another. ·Build Strong Family Partnerships: Collaborate with parents to identify problem areas, assess family functioning, and develop collaborative strategies for success. ·Empower Families for Success: Develop short-term and long-term goals with families, utilizing behaviorally based language and promoting healthy coping mechanisms. ·Connect Families with Resources: Assess family and child needs across various domains (medical, educational, social, legal, housing, etc.) and connect them with appropriate services. ·Champion Confidentiality and Ethical Practice: Protect client rights to privacy and confidentiality, ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely, and adheres to professional standards. ·Be a Collaborative Partner: Communicate effectively with education staff and colleagues, agencies, and families, fostering a collaborative and supportive network. ·Understand and Respect Cultural Diversity: Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues in all interactions, ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate and respectful. This is more than a job; it's a chance to create a ripple effect of positive change. If you're passionate about empowering students and families to build brighter futures, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us create a nurturing and supportive school community!. What we provide: · Offers four personal days. · Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. · Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. · Sick time is provided. · Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. · Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. · Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. · Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. · Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Requirements You must have: · Holds a Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field and appropriate NYS license. · Possesses strong clinical skills and experience in individual and group counseling. · Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. · Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Is empathetic, patient, and possesses a strong ethical compass. · Has the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. · Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. · Has the ability to lead teams and establish effective working relationships. You should have: · Experience with the population served is preferred.