Moving on to middle school

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The start of a new school year can be nerve-wracking for students, especially for those entering middle school. From new friends to homework expectations, there’s a lot for your child to adjust to.

Florida Gulf Coast University Professor Dr. Ann Tilman discussed what parents can do to help their kids smoothly transition into a new school.

School Counselor - MSMS - Manitou Springs School District

LOCATION:
MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
415 EL MONTE PLACE
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829

REQUIREMENTS:
• Current valid Colorado license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Fingerprint/background screening required

The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle school students and teachers in a supportive, trauma-informed, environment using restorative practices, circles/groups, and with leading a whole-school Advisory program. Applicants should have experience with creating master schedules, scheduling students, creating and monitoring 504 plans, and working with a K-12 PLC including counselors, social workers, and school psychologist from elementary and secondary levels. Knowledge of Powerschool, Love and Logic, and Naviance are beneficial.

https://www.mssd14.org/district_information/employment_opportunities/School_Counselor___MSMS

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.

More: https://www.linkup.com/details/45e262377438a03b1fdce750e19eaffe

Supv, Behavioral Health - Ft. Myers - Lee County (WellCare Health Plans Inc.)

Supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of behavioral case management as it relates to the psychosocial, socioeconomic needs and services of select member populations across the continuum of care. Ensures team is compliant with all Model of Care regulatory requirements and produces optimal clinical, socioeconomic, psychosocial and resource outcomes. Ensures the inpatient and outpatient case management process of assessing, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluating services and outcomes is pursued to maximize the health of the member with high acuity psychosocial needs and/or behavioral health conditions. Carries an assigned case workload and assumes a leadership role within the interdisciplinary team.

https://www.linkup.com/details/644b471690ba47b9e3a514b2193bf940

Elementary School Counselor Wanted: Collier County Florida

Should students in Florida be allowed to take a 'mental health day' off from school?

"I think the biggest misconception is that we believe we can just eat better,” Dr. Alise Barley, a child mental health counselor and professor at FGCU, said. She said she sees children in school suffering from anxiety and depression.

ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida

Lee Health: Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselors at Lee Health take great pride in our legacy of providing the highest quality, compassionate care to our community. This position works in Pediatrics.

Works in collaboration and partnership with chronically ill or high-risk? patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to provide linkages for the various health and social needs of the patient. Provides assessment, treatment, group and individual therapy, and support services. Develop in conjunction with clinical team, an individualized treatment plan to address needs of the patient/significant others to support recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health associated with chronic disease, depression, addictions and substance abuse, stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

https://www.linkup.com/details/2ea4ef787751f3e3f1e782bfb694f3c9

Middlebury College (a small, private, liberal arts college in Vermont) is recruiting a staff counselor

Middlebury College (a small, private, liberal arts college in Vermont) is recruiting a staff counselor to provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health outreach services to enhance the psychological and emotional welfare of students and the College community.

Applicants with demonstrated skills and experience in multicultural counseling are encouraged to apply, especially experience working with historically underrepresented students (e.g., students with disabilities, students of color, queer, transgender, first-generation, low-income, international, immigrant, undocumented, tribal and indigenous communities) and with the ability to provide culturally competent and inclusive support services.

The position requirements include: 1) M.A., M.S., M.S.W., Ed.D, or PhD. in a clinical field and formal training in clinical assessment and counseling, 2) 2-5 years of clinical experience, which can include practicum and internship work, and 3) a current, active Vermont license in a clinical field or equivalent transferable license in another state (or demonstrated progress towards licensure).

The job description is available online at: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/19495.

This position is classified within the SP3 pay range. The salary range is available online at: http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/business/hr/comp/payranges.

Renee Wells

Director of Education for Equity and Inclusion

American School Counselor Association Revised Position Statements

At the 2019 ASCA Delegate Assembly, delegates voted to revise the following position statements. Click the titles below to review. Revised Position Statements The School Counselor and Corporal Punishment The School Counselor and Discipline The School Counselor and Gifted and Talented Student Programs The School Counselor and Prevention of School-Related Gun Violence The School Counselor and Safe Schools and Crisis Response The School Counselor and Use of Support Staff in School Counseling Programs The School Counselor and Working with Students Experiencing Issues Surrounding Undocumented Status To review the full list of school counselor position statement topics, click here.  American School Counselor Association

1101 King Street, Suite 310, Alexandria VA 22314 

703-683-ASCA | www.schoolcounselor.org 

How Counseling Can Help After a Concussion

A lacrosse player takes a blow to the head from an opponent’s stick but remains conscious and keeps playing. A parent hits their head on a cabinet door while making school lunches but has no time to slow down. An elderly person becomes dizzy and falls, landing on their knees, but the force involved jostles their brain.

They may seem minor, but each of these injuries could lead to a concussion. Without treatment, a concussion can have lasting effects on a person’s mental, physical, and emotional health.

A mental health counselor can support someone in the aftermath of a concussion and guide people in their support networks—family, friends, coaches, teachers, and employers—helping them better understand what a concussion is and how they can be of assistance.

Source: Counseling@Northwestern, the Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program from The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

Read more: https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/counseling-help-after-concussion/

PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Recruitment Announcement The North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) is an inclusive, statewide alliance working to end sexual violence through education, advocacy, and legislation. PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER LOCATION:                                Raleigh, NC REPORTS TO:                            Associate Director POSITION STATUS:             Full time, exempt  POSITION DESCRIPTION:  NCCASA is seeking a full-time Prevention Education Program Manager to provide leadership for implementing and managing its Prevention Education activities through training, technical assistance, resource development, and coordination with rape crisis centers, member organizations, specified communities, general public, and allied professionals.   Primary Objectives:  Lead development and implementation of NCCASA strategic priorities in the areas of prevention education. Continuously enhance and update NCCASA’s resource materials and manuals relevant to prevention for membership and other organizations. Manage statewide prevention and education efforts. Participate in planning and implementation of statewide Prevention program with DHHS-Division of Public Health Provide technical assistance to RPE Sub-recipients and NCCASA members on prevention and best, promising, evidence based practices. Assist with prevention and evaluation data collection and data maintenance efforts. Oversee data collection, analysis, and support efforts. Assist in the coordination of all activities and meetings of the NC Sexual Violence Prevention Advisory Council (SVPAC). Work closely with Member Services Team to assure most effective uses of new resources for educational purposes, web site content, online meetings, and other educational functions. Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations that support expansion of educational activities. Assist in the building and maintaining of collaborative statewide partnerships using a shared risk and protective factor lens to prevent violence. Participate in task forces and committees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: At least 4 years’ experience doing anti-sexual violence prevention and response work. Experience providing content-based technical assistance. A proven track record of developing and supporting the implementation of program evaluation tools and processes. Experience providing evaluation technical assistance preferred. Experience designing curricula and training modules. Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, as well as respond to shifting priorities. Strong written and oral communication skills. Management and program development experience. Ability to grow, learn, lead, follow, organize, vision, and follow through on projects. Basic computer skills. Ability to work as a team member. A strong anti-oppression lens and a commitment to social justice are required and necessary for the success of this position. Must have reliable and consistent transportation. Significant in-state and out-of-state travel required, including overnight stay. Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position, with salary range of $45,000-$50,000 and includes health, retirement, and leave benefits. Commitment to Diversity: Commitment to multi-cultural perspective in outreach and service delivery. To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume in either word or PDF to info@nccasa.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: End Rape on Campus (EROC)

ABOUT END RAPE ON CAMPUS

Since its founding in 2013, End Rape on Campus (EROC) has worked to end campus sexual violence. In service of its vision, a world in which each individual has an educational experience free from violence, the organization provides direct support to survivors and their communities; promotes prevention through education; and supports policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal level.

Established by students for students, with a particular focus on ensuring survivors of sexual assault on college campuses have access to the protections of Title IX and the Clery Act, EROC has emerged as a prominent voice and leader in a growing movement to eradicate sexual violence. Through creative  initiatives such as Hands Off IX and the Campus Accountability Map, EROC has advocated both for and with survivors; and cemented its reputation for bold tactics and effective action during a period of dramatic change in the relevant cultural landscape.

EROC is now looking for its next Executive Director (ED) to bring this dynamic enterprise through its next era of growth and impact by developing EROC’s organization and culture, fostering and building new partnerships, and providing visionary and strategic leadership to the organization and the field.

The position will be based at EROC’s office in Washington, D.C.

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE

The Board of Directors seeks a seasoned executive with a national reputation for leadership in the social justice arena to become EROC’s next ED.  This individual will be an exceptional strategist and manager, and a highly effective representative of EROC and its mission. Internally, the ED will oversee and ensure a high standard of performance and professional development across each of EROC’s core areas of operations: development, policy, programming, communications and operational systems. Externally, the ED will represent and promote EROC’s high-profile brand and reputation with integrity, vigour, and style.  The ED will be a talented fund raiser and persuasive spokesperson on behalf of the organization, its programs and initiatives.   

The ED will be passionate about leveraging her or his professional expertise to drive positive change and advance the national conversation around sexual violence prevention, policy, and survivor support.  While the ED will be expected to maintain and strengthen EROC’s leadership in coalition with other entities in the sexual violence arena, the Board is especially interested in candidates with background and experience in other types of social justice organizations and movements, such as restorative justice, workers’ rights, or race or gender equity.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In this person’s first year in the position, and in partnership with the Board, the ED will define a vision and drive a constituent-informed strategic planning process that will set the course for EROC’s next three to five years. 

The ED will have primary responsibilities in the following five areas:

• Strategic Leadership

• Help build and support a high performance, right-altitude Board of Directors;
• Set strategic focus and priorities for the organization, in collaboration with the Board of Directors;
• Maintain strategic focus and priorities for the organization and the staff;
• Foster, promote, and recognize leadership among staff and volunteers; 
• Demonstrate intellectual and practical leadership on behalf of the organization and its mission in high value public and private contexts, from meetings with policy-makers to interviews and appearances in national media.

• Organizational Operations and Culture

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a $1.6M organization, and manage a staff  of 10, including 2 direct reports;
• Set high standards and foster conditions for outstanding performance of all EROC functions including programs, finance, development, HR, policy, and communications;
• Foster and preside over a collaborative, humane organizational culture that values all persons, encourages creativity and innovation, learns from both mistakes and successes, and balances responsibility, accountability, and authority in setting goals and expectations of its members.

• Fundraising

• Act as EROC’s fund raiser in chief;
• Regularly participate in strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of EROC’s highest value prospects and donors;
• Oversee development of, and approve, annual and multi-year revenue strategies with philanthropic and earned income components as indicated, to include gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. 

• Public Engagement

• Serve on panels, deliver talks, and otherwise represent EROC at high value public and private events, and in regional and national media;
• Publish thought and opinion pieces consistent with EROC’s mission and non-profit status; and
• Otherwise represent and cultivate the EROC brand for leadership, integrity, collaboration, and effectiveness.

• Field Building

• Guide EROC in determining and playing its best and highest role within the evolving landscape of sexual violence prevention, policy, and survivor support;
• Advance the national conversation around sexual violence prevention, policy, and survivor support; and
• Build partnerships and alliances within and across sectors and interest areas to increase organizational impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in an executive level position with significant strategic and managerial responsibilities, preferably in a non-profit policy or advocacy setting
• Experience building and staffing high performance non-profit governing boards
• Sophisticated fund raiser, who enjoys engaging with donors
• Demonstrated success working in a lean environment; able to operate effectively at the 10,000 foot level and on the ground
• Functional awareness of the contemporary sexual violence policy and prevention landscape, including issues related to sexual assault on college campuses
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of grassroots organizing, fund raising, and movement building
• Experience working in trauma-informed environments and with diverse populations

BENEFITS

EROC offers a generous benefits package including medical insurance and optional dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and a total of four weeks of Paid Time Off per year.  EROC will soon be providing an option to enroll in a 401k savings plan. Other optional benefits include: commuter benefits, home and auto insurance, legal services, etc. EROC has a flexible “work-from-home” policy, contingent on consistent performance and communication.

TO APPLY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. As an equal opportunity employer that values the organizational benefits of a diverse staff,  EROC is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people with a variety of backgrounds and attributes.

End Rape on Campus has retained Schaffer&Combs, a certified B Corporation, to support this search. In order to apply, please submit an updated resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how your skills and experiences meet the qualifications of the position. 

Please refrain from contacting EROC directly; all inquiries should be directed to Schaffer&Combs at EROC@schaffercombs.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

Volunteer Coordinator position

Link: http://www.actabuse.com/about-act/job-postings/

Description: The Volunteer Coordinator position is full-time and is responsible for organizing volunteer activities as these relate to the operation of all Residential and Non-Residential operations, Advocacy/Outreach, Thrift Store, Gallery, fund-raising events and other related activities. It is a responsibility of the coordinator to solicit volunteers and train volunteers, boost morale of volunteers and provide incentives for good job performance and dedication.

The Volunteer Coordinator will also provide presentations on ACT Services, Events and Volunteer needs to clubs, organizations, businesses and the community at large.

Manatee Elementary in Palm Beach, FL is looking to hire a new school counselor for 2019-2020.

Manatee Elementary in Palm Beach, FL is looking to hire a new school counselor for 2019-2020.

The school is participating in the District SEL Cohort, so teachers are engaged at various levels with SEL work. The counselor will be engaged in delivering classroom lessons, offering targeted tier 2 interventions through small group, individual counseling, and collaborate with a site-based therapist that assists with targeted and intensive interventions.

Interested counselors may contact Ms. Churchill-Jones, Principal of Manatee Elementary at mary.churchilljones@palmbeachschools.org

Cyber safety with older adults

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Technology is constantly advancing and older adults are adapting to the changes. However, scammers are still finding ways to take get their hands on their money.

FGCU Professor Dr. Russell Sabella stopped by the WINK News studio to discuss how you can help protect your loved ones and even teach them to protect themselves.

Source: https://www.winknews.com/2019/07/15/cyber-safety-with-older-adults/

Lutheran Services (Part time and Full time)

Kids in Crisis Conference

Wisconsin: Director for Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team - Career Executive

Public Instruction, Department of
Director for Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team - Career Executive 
Job Announcement Code(s): 19-01969

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 19-01969      Director of Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting salary will be between $30.22-$50.60 per hour ($62,857 - $105,248 per year). This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required.
Contact:	Elizabeth Barbarick, Human Resources Specialist-Senior, 608-267-9200, Elizabeth.barbarick@dpi.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	7/22/2019 The deadline to apply for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019.
Assessment Information:	59540 -  067  EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=99119&jobid=98633&org=255&class=59540&index=true

Maintaining sobriety on vacation

Maintaining sobriety on vacation with Dr. Abbe Finn.
Source: https://www.winknews.com/2019/07/08/maintaining-sobriety-on-vacation/

For more information about the Counseling Programs at FGCU, visit https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

The SchoolCounselor.com eNewsletter issue #160 is now available!

The SchoolCounselor.com eNewsletter is designed to advance counselors’ level of technological literacy, application, and integration. You will find practical solutions, tools, and answers to technology related problems, especially as they apply to your job as a counselor. If you would like to share a tip or trick, or if you would like to ask a question, email Russ Sabella at news@schoolcounselor.com. 

https://schoolcounselor.com/enews-160/

Aging Coalition Meeting

Quality Resource Assistant II

Visit the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida Inc. https://elcofswfl.org/index.php/elccareers/ page to apply