1:1 Counselor

Responsibilities

• Maintains sight and sound supervision of students.
• Models appropriate behavior: punctuality, decorum, stress management and conflict resolution.
• Affords assistance to teachers with academics and implementation of IEP.
• Develops appropriate adult/child relationships to facilitate learning social, community, and life skills.
• Administers medications in accordance with program procedures.
• Informs classroom teacher when the student is experiencing behavioral or learning challenges.
• Implements behavior management system, applied behavior analysis, and individual behavior plans as designed by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Treatment Team.
• Maintains documentation regarding students as required: incident reports, behavior plans, progress charts and daily logs.
• Transports students to activities in the community as directed.
• Affords assistance with personal care and personal hygiene as needed.
• Uses approved behavior management techniques to work with students in crisis.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Evaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by St. Joseph’s Villa and by regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• BS/BA degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Windows, Outlook, and MS Word preferred.
• Experience with proprietary software preferred.
• Valid VA driver’s license with excellent driving record.