School Counselor - Tidewater

Join Dominion Care as a School Counselor!

We are currently seeking a dedicated School Counselor to join our Dominion Academy team. In this role, you will support students and families by helping them maximize available opportunities and resources while fostering each student’s academic, emotional, and social development. This position plays a critical role in shaping a positive school culture and ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed.

Dominion Care is a premier provider in which our passionate and innovative team delivers sustainable, quality, whole-person care through a full continuum of therapeutic services. We empower individuals in the development of skills necessary for success. We envision a society in which all people achieve their full potential for health, education, and well-being across the lifespan.

As a Dominion Care employee, you will enjoy:

Competitive Pay! $55,000 - $60,000

Dominion Care Employees may be eligible for the following Perks & Benefits:

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Dental & Vision

• Medical Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Professional Development Training

• AAA Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• $15K Life Insurance Policy

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Optional Pet Insurance

Award Winning Company: Dominion Care won Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry!

Accreditations: Dominion Care Academy and the Dominion Care ABA Therapy and Education Center are accredited by VAISEF. Dominion Care is accredited by CARF.

Core Values: TRACK

• Teamwork

• Relationship Building & Communication

• Accountability

• Customer/Client Focus

• Know Yourself

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in counseling, Educational Counseling, or Social Work

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk children and adolescents

• Current or ability to obtain certifications in:

• Safety Care

• First Aid, CPR, and AED

• Completion of required annual trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Human Rights, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency, etc.)

• Completion of Child Abuse Recognition Training

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide weekly individual counseling sessions and additional support as needed

• Facilitate weekly small group counseling sessions, including topics such as:

• Social skills

• Emotional and social awareness

• Personal growth and development

• Self-esteem

• Impulse control

• Anger management

• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide referrals to students and families

• Update and maintain student social histories and records

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success

• Interpret and present assessment data to school staff and leadership

• Serve as a liaison between school, family, and community

• Support the development of a positive and inclusive school culture

• Participate in student transition planning

• Provide crisis intervention services as needed

• Maintain accurate documentation and case records

• Engage in ongoing professional development

• Model professionalism and support the overall mission of Dominion Care

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