Job description

Re-Advertised

R-9311 Reference#997056556

Posting Date: April 5, 2023

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 permitted by federal laws. 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 disabilities. 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

The 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 multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 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 and a statewide network of ten regional centers 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 blind and deaf.

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.

· 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 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 counselors.

· Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

· Perform other duties, including cross-campus duties, as assigned.

· A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL PLUS, is required upon employment. A

proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE must be obtained within twelve (12) months of

employment. ADVANCED must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of

employment.

• Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

SALARY: $47,597 - $63,496 Scale D2 Rank 56 MA/Provisional Certificate

$53,589 - $74,673 Scale E2 Rank 61 Class AA Professional Educator Certificate

$55,212 - $76,906 Scale E2 Rank 62 Class AA Professional Educator Certificate with Doctoral Degree

197 Days Direct deposit required.

Benefits

· Health, dental, and vision insurance available

· TRS retirement

· Deferred compensation options available

· Paid time off

· 13 paid holidays

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 5,2023

Click Below to Apply:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,597.00 - $76,906.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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