The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 277-3715 | jobs@TheLincolnCenter.com
JOB DESCRIPTION: SAP School-Based Counselor

Title: SAP School-Based Counselor
FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary:
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater
Philadelphia Area as well as Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Founded in 1970 and incorporated
in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and
counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please
visit https://TheLincolnCenter.com

Position Summary: The School Counselor will work within a guidance program for students in middle
and/or high school with a high degree of flexibility in serving the varied and diverse needs of the
individual students. The School Counselor will have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to
helping people. The School Counselor will be able to work in a team-driven environment with social
services personnel, educators, and parents. The School Counselor shall possess a high degree of
sensitivity, warmth and empathy while maintaining consistency with program expectations to
encourage academic, social and personal growth.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Work within middle and/or high school guidance program that provides students with a safe and

non-judgmental way to voice their concerns or worries

• Assist school administrators and educators with planning and carrying out school-related programs

and events

• Analyze student performance in the classroom to provide guidance and identify potential

problems

• Support the school IEP team and contribute to action items related to special education

requirements

• Learn students’ names, career objectives and other details so to better serve them
• Help students develop academic plans in accordance with their skills, talents and

strengths

• Work collaboratively with the multi-treatment team and other supportive staff
• Facilitate crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators on an ongoing basis about behavioral and

academic problems

• Provide counseling utilizing an individual and/or group format
• Manage crises and ensure safety of students at all times
• Documentation must be completed on a daily basis
• Attend all required meetings and support collaborative meetings with school district and outside

community agencies

Skills: • Excellent communication and organization skills

Work Hours: This is a full-time position, M-F.
Travel: Travel is occasional, such as chaperoning student class day trips.
EEO Statement: TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not
discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color,
religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental
disability, veteran
status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.