"If they have really giant caseloads, they can't address those types of skills for all students in a way that will be most beneficial for students in improving their achievement, attendance, and behavior," says Eric Sparks, EdD, CAE, with the American School Counselor Association.
Schools are seeing a rise in students' mental health needs, but they aren't set up to keep up. Experts say there should be one school counselor for every 250 students - but on average, Minnesota schools have one counselor for every 582 kids.
Source: https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/School-Counselor-Shortage-How-it-affects-your-children-509238001.html
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education
The Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education is a national peer-reviewed journal seeking to promote sexual wellness in the clients and communities counselors serve through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes empirical research using rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, best practices, descriptive and critical theory analyses, case studies, and current trends and issues focused on sexual wellness at all stages of life. Manuscripts should be of interest to professional counselors including clinical mental health, school, rehabilitation, and addictions counselors as well as to other helping professionals who work in a variety of mental and sexual health settings.
Associate - Human Trafficking, Southwest FL Promise Zone
The Service will take place at Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc (ACT.) To date, ACT has assisted over 75,000 women, men, and children in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. ACT has counselors traveling throughout these SWFL counties to address the needs of human trafficking victims and survivors. Those reaching out for assistance are people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, education, ethnic, and sexual orientations. The VISTA will organize and develop community engagement activities and education within the communities of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties. Create fundraising events to increase awareness and funding for education. This is a great opportunity to create awareness and education on the issues and problems of human trafficking and how the community can assist in identifying victims of human trafficking. Opportunity exists to create education in these areas along with education to local law enforcement and schools and professional organizations. Recruit volunteers to assist in capacity building and create partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding with various community members. Market presentations as well though media both broadcast and print.
Member Duties : Develop and present community and professional education to various levels of the communities of Hendry and Glades Counties. They will create fundraising events and recruit volunteers to train and assist with all duties to build capacity and education on the issues of human trafficking. On the average, 6,000 fall victim to trafficking each year in the Hendry, Glades, and Lee county area. The VISTA will also develop community partnerships to assist in combating human trafficking by introducing themselves to law enforcement, medical professionals, clubs and organizations, places of worship, schools/college and other entities and discuss the goals for the year. The VISTA will also attend meetings related to trafficking issues, and develop relationships with local media outlets and community partners for the purposes of awareness projects and advertisement of local community events regarding human trafficking.
Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=88685&utm_source=linkup&utm_medium=referrer
Terms :
Car recommended . Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach . Skills :
Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Counseling , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , General Skills .
Friday, April 26, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Title: CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
State Title: Counselor Elementary School
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide assistance to students, teachers and parents enabling the student to reach his/her academic and career potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Certification in Guidance and Counseling.
- Successful experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of counseling techniques and referral process. Ability to implement a developmental guidance program. Knowledge of career counseling and community resources. Proficient in educational testing and measurement practices. Possess oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze data and form conclusions. Possess computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
Contribute to Chicken Soup for the Soul
Link below to submit your story for upcoming editions. If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will be printed in the book if you so choose. You will also receive a check for $200 and 10 free copies of your book, worth more than $100. You will retain the copyright for your story and you will retain the right to resell it or self-publish it.
There are different deadlines for each book. "Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life" is something counselors would have an interest in, and deadline is 4/30/19!
The other editions have varying deadlines.
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics
There are different deadlines for each book. "Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life" is something counselors would have an interest in, and deadline is 4/30/19!
The other editions have varying deadlines.
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics
FSCA Convention Call for Proposals — Deadline June 3
Proposals are now being accepted for 75-minute breakout sessions. FSCA is seeking proposals promoting evidence-based programs that highlight the latest techniques and practices in school counseling to improve students' academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development for the 2019 FSCA Convention. Proposals must be received by midnight on June 3. Submit your proposal here.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Director of Clinical Services: Park Royal Hospital
Job Director of Clinical Services - Park Royal Hospital
https://neuvoo.com/view/?id=00c3bcc9749d
Provide administrative oversight to Clinical Services Department programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and the company’s Vision, Mission and Goals.
Design, modify and evaluate clinical services and programs.
Provide adequate supervision, training and evaluation of department staff.
Actively collaborate with other leadership divisions / teams to achieve desired outcomes for clinical operations.
Provide leadership for clinical operations in the areas of strategic planning, clinical excellence, personnel management, fiscal accountability, operational effectiveness, and positive relationships with other departments, members of the medical staff, physician practices and all stakeholders within scope and span of control.
Partner with medical staff to ensure the presence of an on-going qualityimprovement program by providing leadership for patient safety, qualityimprovement, service excellence, physician satisfaction, and program growthand development.
Leads or participates in special projects, committees or task forces.
Develop and maintain superb, productive working relationships with all keyconstituents.
https://neuvoo.com/view/?id=00c3bcc9749d
Description
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES : Minimum Licensed Clinician in the State of Florida with a graduate degree in a related field (ex. LCSW or LMHC)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Three to Five years of clinical and management experience working with an inpatient behavioral health population with a strong knowledge of adult, geriatric and dual diagnosis patients.
Competitive compensation and benefit package commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
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Afterschool Counselor/Group Leader
Afterschool Counselor/Group Leader
The SKY Family YMCA Port Charlotte, FL, USA
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Group Leader is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all children enrolled in the Before/After School Program/Summer Camp, for children ages 5-12.
Essential Functions
- Release children ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID)
- Organizes and executes all activities for enrolled children.
- Monitors the program area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
- Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
- Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
- Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
- Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
- Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.
- Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.
- Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
- Develops and maintains age appropriate activities.
- Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.
- Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
- Prior experience working with children
- Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Positive attitude
Education/Experience/Training Requirements
- FCCPC/CDA/Staff Credential
- Infant/child CPR & First Aid
- Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
- Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
- Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.
- 40 clock hours of Introduction to Child Care Training class*(State Mandated)
- 5 clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development Training class*
- 40 clock hours of annual In-Service training completed between July 1st and June 30th of each calendar year (CDA certified personnel only require 10 clock hours)
- Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor
*Employee must enroll in these trainings within 90 days of hire date and must be completed within 1 year of hire date if not already completed. Professional Development/CEU’s may qualify in lieu of requirement (seek assistance from your supervisor). Failure to comply with requirement will result in immediate termination.
Manager of Curriculum Development and Clinical Learning Programs
Rogers Behavioral Health is pleased to announce a unique
opportunity for Counselor Educators as our Manager of Curriculum
Development and Clinical Learning Programs. Rogers is a standalone,
non-profit behavioral healthcare system with over 2,000 employees
across 7 states with significant growth anticipated in the near future.
Rogers places a high value on the training and clinical preparation of
our clinical staff in a means that reflects adult learning best
practices, and as such, we have a developed a comprehensive
corporate training program that provides employees with education in
behavioral healthcare best practices, cognitive behavioral therapies,
dialectical behavior therapies, addictions treatment, and more. Within
this department, we are recruiting a manager to
oversee our clinical training programs. This role will work
strategically within our system to oversee and develop training for our
employees.
To apply online, visit our Career page at www.rogersbh.org or click HERE
to view the job posting now.”
Required Skills
- Master’s in Education Psychology or related field. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision is strongly preferred.
- 2 years of experience leading learning projects for clinical professionals (psychologists, social workers, therapeutic specialists, mental health professionals, etc.) required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft® Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems is a plus.
- Mature Emotional Intelligence and strong interdepartmental collaboration skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Extremely high attention-to-detail and ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment.
- Analytical thinker, problem-solver and Independent thinker who can create process where none currently exists, in addition to skills in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluating data for decision making.
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflicts; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Jackson Hole High School is hiring a School Counselor
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American School Counselor Association: Upcoming Webinars
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learn more and register. Remember, all ASCA webinars are free to ASCA members. To
view the entire 2018–2019 webinar schedule, visit the ASCA webinar page.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
New Report on Crime and Safety in Schools and College Campuses
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Monday, April 15, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Associate Director - Women's Resources Center
Associate Director - Women's Resources Center
REVISED
Since its founding in 2009, the Women's Resources Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been committed to supporting women-identified students, while catalyzing the development of their personal and professional selves. The Center is a programming unit of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR), and is responsible for improving the campus climate for women-identified students by developing and implementing programs that address women's issues and gender-related concerns through an intersectional lens. The Center works collaboratively with individuals and groups to identify personal, social, economic and political issues that adversely affect women, and offers support through advocacy, education, financial awards, and social action. The Center also serves as the designated provider of Confidential Advising services, offering advocacy and support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, and/or dating/domestic violence). Staff are committed to supporting and actualizing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Center's work, striving for greater equity, retention, advancement, and empowerment of women-identified students, staff, and faculty.
The successful candidate will be working on a campus with academically talented and diverse student population, including 19 percent international students, 12 percent Asian American students, 5 percent African American students, and 8 percent Hispanic/Latino students from a total enrollment over 49,000 students. The campus is located Champaign-Urbana (total population 129,421) in east-central Illinois, 140 miles south of Chicago. For additional information, see oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit go.illinois.edu/EEO.)
Primary Position Function/Summary:
The primary responsibility of this 100%, full-time position is to coordinate campus sexual misconduct awareness, education, and prevention programs including the First Year CARE (Campus Acquaintance Rape Education) program and activities and events during Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Associate Director also serves as a Confidential Advisor, providing advocacy and support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual misconduct, as required by Illinois state law.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Campus and Partner Capacity Building (40%):
- Utilize
evidence-informed strategies to increase University community awareness
and knowledge on topics such as: sexual assault and relationship violence,
healthy relationships, consent, respect, bystander intervention, stalking,
and supporting survivors, on- and off-campus resources, and university
policies.
- Collaborates
with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop and execute
comprehensive sexual misconduct prevention strategies, workshops and other
events including Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault
Awareness Month.
- Coordinates
the development of educational materials and messaging campaigns
(electronic, print and video) related to sexual misconduct during notable
campus time periods (e.g. Welcome Week, Homecoming, Sexual Assault
Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, etc.), in
collaboration with other campus units.
- Works with
other departmental staff to evaluate, adjust, and/or create sexual
misconduct response and prevention/outreach initiatives.
Peer Education Programming (30%):
- Managing the
ICARE (bystander intervention, I Heart Health Relationships, and GUARD
(fraternity and sorority focused), First Year CARE (Campus Acquaintance
Rape Education new, entering students and transfer students) programs
including coordinating, implementing, scheduling and assessing workshops.
- Recruiting,
training, supervising and evaluating a Graduate Assistant, student
employees, student interns, and student, staff, and faculty peer
educators. Preparation of program budgets, progress reports, operating
procedures, and ongoing evaluation of programs and activities.
Program Management (20%):
- Assesses,
evaluates, and revises sexual misconduct prevention/outreach initiatives
to improve reach and effectiveness.
- Prepares and
delivers presentations and written reports, correspondence, proposals,
program assessments and updates, email and other materials for a variety
of audiences ensuring compliance with departmental and university
guidelines, practices, and principles.
- Develops
funding applications and manages grants to deepen and broaden scope of
service.
- Collaborates
with other staff to publicize the services, programs and events of the
Women's Resources Center through written and electronic means. Serves on
relevant committees, task forces, and development groups on campus and in
the community.
- Cultivates
and sustains collaborative relationships with a wide array of constituents
(staff, faculty, students, community members, and community organizations)
in order to accomplish division and departmental goals.
- In the
absence of the Director, the Associate Director will assume responsibility
and provide management for the operation of the Women's Resources Center.
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
Confidential Advocacy and Support Services (10%):
- Serves as a
state mandated Confidential Advisor, providing and coordinating
trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and
- survivor-centered
advocacy for student, staff, and faculty survivors of sexual misconduct
with regards to all of the legal and administrative options, rights,
resources, and referrals for survivors/victims of these forms of harm.
- Provides and
navigates survivor rights and options with systems of the University (ex:
Office of Student Conflict Resolution, Office of Access and Equity,
Residence Life, financial aid, Title IX and Disability Office, McKinley
Health Center, Counseling Center, etc.) and community partners.
- Serves as an
advisor for those choosing to participate in campus disciplinary
processes, and appeals, when requested.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
Required: •Master's degree.
Experience:
Required: •Two years related experience with college student populations. •Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing intersectional, evidence-based prevention programming for issues of sexual misconduct. •Demonstrated experience working with a diverse array of populations, particularly those that have been historically underserved by anti-violence movements in relation to social identity.
Preferred: •Experience supervising and training student staff (undergraduate and/or graduate) and volunteers.•Multilingual with ability to provide services, trainings, and written correspondence (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or American Sign Language).•Experience developing services or programs specifically for historically underrepresented and underserved communities. •Experience with crisis intervention, advising, peer counseling, trauma response, and/or advocacy to those harmed by sexual misconduct. •Experience developing community and public engagement programs, and public speaking.•Experience with the writing and management of grants.•Experience in marketing and communications (e.g., electronic newsletters, websites, and social media). with knowledge of graphic and web--based programs such Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Publisher or Canva.
Training, Licenses or Certifications:
Required: Successful completion of a Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum).
Preferred: Successful completion of a Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Broad knowledge of student development theories and experience working with college students and/or in a college setting. • Broad knowledge of the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, gendered violence, and sexual and intimate partner violence.• Strong interpersonal communication skills, decision-making, consensus/team building, group facilitation, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and conflict management.• Organizational and planning skills to achieve progress on multiple, simultaneous projects, to meet deadlines, and to maintain a high level of productivity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.• Demonstrated ability to do needs assessment and program evaluation. • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Environmental Demands: •Office position that includes some overtime and weekend work with some required travel.
Salary and Appointment Status: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time (100%), benefits-eligible, academic professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. Proposed starting date is as soon as possible. For full consideration, candidates should complete an online application at http://jobs.illinois.edu, and upload a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three (3) professional references prior to the application deadline, April 15, 2019. Review of applications will start immediately; however, no hiring decision will be made before the application deadline.
For additional information regarding the application process, contact:
Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations
Phone: 217-333-1300
Email: oiir@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Group Counseling Class at the Ropes Course
School counseling graduate students experiencing the ropes course as part of group counseling class with Dr. Ann Tilman.
Friday, April 5, 2019
White Sands Treatment Center Jobs, Employment in Fort Myers, FL
White Sands Treatment Center Jobs, Employment in Fort Myers, FL | Indeed.com:
White Sands Treatment Center is a leading provider of drug and alcohol rehabilitative services in Florida. We are a residential community treatment program for adult men and women.
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=companyname%3A%22White%20Sands%20Treatment%20Center%22&l=Fort%20Myers%2C%20FL&radius=0&advn=1076231572704396&vjk=47571ce3fe10a5dd
White Sands Treatment Center is a leading provider of drug and alcohol rehabilitative services in Florida. We are a residential community treatment program for adult men and women.
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=companyname%3A%22White%20Sands%20Treatment%20Center%22&l=Fort%20Myers%2C%20FL&radius=0&advn=1076231572704396&vjk=47571ce3fe10a5dd
Thursday, April 4, 2019
SalusCare mental health lunch to explore cultural beliefs
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| Dr. Madelyn Isaacs, Moderator |
The luncheon is presented by Salus- Care, a regional provider of behavioral healthcare, in honor of Mental Health Month. It begins 11:30 a.m. with registration at 11 a.m. at Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd.
“Much of one’s access to self-acceptance, communication and treatment of a mental illness or addiction is influenced by their ethnic, familial or social beliefs. In order to help and give access, we must understand the different challenges we all are facing,” said event chair Jane Lane, who also is vice-chair of the SalusCare board.
The panel will be moderated by Madelyn Isaacs, professor of counseling and department chair at Florida Gulf Coast University. Ms. Isaacs co-founded the Public Schools Enrichment Partnership and is the secretary of the SalusCare board.
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| Dr. Yaro Garcia, Panelist |
Read more: https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/saluscare-mental-health-lunch-to-explore-cultural-beliefs/
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Monday, April 1, 2019
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