Counselor Health and Clinical Services

R- 0050 Reference# 99705655650150

  Posting Date: November 21, 2024

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit.  Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Counselor

Health and Clinical Services

To serve primarily at Alabama School for the Deaf

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. 

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing to provide in-depth psychological services with the goal of helping students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.  Professionals in this position are tasked with successfully providing individual and group counseling services while maintaining documentation of direct services.  This position will be responsible for intervention as it relates to the implementation and evaluation of programs to promote positive learning environments for all students from diverse backgrounds, and to ensure equal access to effective educational and psychological services that promote positive mental health development.

ABOUT YOU

You will utilize your expertise to provide counseling, mentoring, and instructional services to help promote wellness by reinforcing strong communication, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, and/or social skills.  Through a collaborative team approach, you will provide services and supports that champion the limitless potential of all individuals.  You will have an opportunity to use your professional knowledge to assist students with the ability to cope with social or emotional distress in an open, accepting and friendly environment.  At AIDB, we are limitless and so are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher degree in any area of counseling or social work.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Provisional Certificate in School Counseling by completing the application process and meeting all requirements assigned by the Alabama State Department of Education within the first three years of employment.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills
• Must demonstrate competency in working with both sensory impaired and non-sensory impaired (i.e. staff/parents).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in the area of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, LCSW, LMSW, LPC or related counseling degree.
• A valid Class A or Class AA Professional Educator Certificate in School Counseling.
• Successful work experience in the field of counseling.
• Knowledge of and experience with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Uphold the professionalism and ethical standards of psychologists/counselors.
• Acts as an advocate for students.
• Completes family centered interviews.
• Acts as coordinator in sharing and interpreting information about student's needs and concerns as related to psychological issues within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Engages in professional growth and development activities.
• Responds to crises in accordance with AIDB guidelines (includes willingness to be called after hours in case of emergency).
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties, including cross-campus responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of Psychology.
• Must possess a sign language proficiency of SURVIVAL upon employment. SURVIVAL PLUS must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. INTERMEDIATE must be obtained within the first twenty- four (24) months of employment. INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment. 
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid for by AIDB.

SALARY: $49,520 - $66,061         Scale D2 Rank 56   MA/Provisional Certificate

                  $59,916 - $81,851         Scale E2 Rank 61   Class AA Professional Educator Certificate

                 $65,766 - $88,336         Scale E2 Rank 62   Class AA Professional Educator Certificate                                                                                        with Doctoral Degree

                        197 Days 

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

                        Alabama State TRS Retirement

                        Deferred Compensation Options Available

                        Paid Time Off

Direct deposit required. 

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 5, 2024

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application