Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, facilitates the age-appropriate educational, emotional and psychological development of children through experimental play therapy, group process, individual counseling, educational presentations and field trips. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information and coordinates school-wide state assessments/testing and the Student Assistance Team (SAT) process.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Community School Principal.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• • Provides individual and group counseling to students.
• • Coordinates career education, transition, activities and lessons.
• • Communicates with parents.
• • Plans and prepares for the State mandated assessments – NMSBA, WIDA, PARCC and NMELPA.
• • Custodian of student cumulative files.
• • Plans and prepares for the Career Day/Wellness Workshop.
• • Monitors and tracks attendance.
• • Provides support groups for students on topics including social skills, divorce, grief, etc.
• • Counsels with Principal regarding program needs including crisis intervention, threats, and acts as a consultant/witness in the questioning of students.
• • Collaborates with Principal on school annual report.
• • Collaborates with school psychologist on student concerns.
• • Provides student supervision in the morning and during lunch hour in the cafeteria and playground.
• • Attends and holds parent conferences.
• • Consults with teachers and staff regarding needs of the students and facilitates referrals.
• • Participates in and facilitates the intervention team process.
• • Makes homes visits when necessary.
• • Chaperones school functions and athletic event supervision.
• • Performs other duties as required.

JOB FUNCTION

• • Knowledge of records management procedures.
• • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of curriculum development.
• • Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of counseling.
• • Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• • Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• • Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgement.
• • Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• • Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children.
• • Ability to adapt to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
• • Ability to respond to emergency or crisis situations.
• • Skill in classroom management.
• • Skill in directing the activities of groups of children; evaluating progress, and maintaining an orderly classroom.
• • Knowledge of childhood development, diet, and nutrition guidelines.
• • Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• • Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• • Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and create and present detailed, accurate, objective, and effective speeches and presentations.
• • Ability to interpret applicable Federal, State, County, and Local Laws, Regulations, requirements, ordinances, and legislation.
• • Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• • Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• • Skill in program development, promotion, and social marketing.
• • Independently use time efficiently to prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet multiple concurrent deadlines and manage large volumes of work.
• • Work effectively under pressure and cope with multiple interruptions to meet deadlines.
• • Establish and maintain effective professional working Departments/Programs, Clients, Peers, and the General Public.
• • Comply with office and personnel procedures.
• • Develops and maintains effective inter-department working relationships.
• • Participate in applicable trainings.
• • Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• • Knowledge of Traditional form of Government and Pueblo customs and traditions.
• • Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• • Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• • Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• • Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• • A Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling or related field with three years counseling experience; or equivalent combination of educations and experience. Level # Counseling Certification required.
• • Must be familiar with community resources that assist youth and families in the communities we service.
• • Must be culturally sensitive and be able to work effectively with individuals from different ethnic backgrounds.
• • Training and knowledge of child and adolescent development and behavior preferred.
• • Must be physically able to perform job duties.
• • Must be willing and have the ability to travel to surrounding communities.
• • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• • Must be able to investigate and suggest ways to improve the program.
• • Strong clerical and computer/database skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• • Current valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License with no DWI’s.
• • Must be insurable through the Pueblos insurance Carrier.
• • No felony convictions or gross misdemeanors within the past ten years.
• • Must successfully be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
OHKAY OWINGEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 1099, OHKAY OWINGEH, NEW MEXICO 87566
FAX (505) 852-0093

or

phoenix.vigil@ohkay.org

When required of the position, attach a copy of high school /GED, college education, certification(s) or license(s).

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