WOW Counselor II

Job Details Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64111Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $47,900.00 - $66,000.00 Salary/year Position Summary:WOW Counselor II staff are responsible fordelivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students ingrades6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices tofacilitategroup sessions, provide short-term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessionsutilizingthe WOW curriculum during the school day Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching. Provide clinical assessmentsand psychosocialassessmentsas appropriatelyindicatedbysupportingstudents’ social-emotional development. Provide trauma-informed, developmentallyappropriate forone-on-one support and short-term individual counseling to students as needed. Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school-based teams. Coordinate care and aftercare planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals. Maintainaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation including casenotes andrisk assessmentsin accordance withprogram standards. Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in-service training, andparticipatingin family engagement events. Collaborate with LSC, Parent Programs and the Pupil Personnel Support team Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership. Participate in WOW staff development andrequiredcurriculum trainings Perform public relations assignments as requested Other duties assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience/Training Bachelor’sdegreein social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university isrequired(Master’sdegreepreferred) LCSW, LCPC, or LPC (or eligibility for clinical licensure) Minimum of two years’ experience in school-based, clinical, or youth-serving settings. Familiarity with crisis intervention models, evidence-based practices, and SEL frameworks. Experiencefacilitatinggroup counseling sessions and delivering trauma-informed care. Experience working in schools or youth relates systems,i.e.DCFS, juvenile detention, mental health facilities Skills/Abilities Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage youth in meaningful therapeutic relationships. Strong casedocumentation and time management abilities. Ability todemonstrateeffective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a school-based environment. Cultural humility anddemonstratedcommitment to equity and inclusion. Mustdemonstratecreativity in engaging youth Provide a positive team-based approach to treatment and care working with clients Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems. Bilingual highly preferred, fluent in Spanish and English #J-18808-Ljbffr YOUTH GUIDANCE