PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Wellness Counselor will support the Wellness Coordinator in implementing the district’s initiatives to improve the health and wellness of all students, faculty, and staff throughout the district. In collaboration with various departments within the SCCPSS Student Services Department and the Wellness Coordinator, the Wellness Counselor will support the implementation of services aimed at providing education, training, and support of the mental and physical health needs of students, faculty, and staff.

 

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director of Student Support Services

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Teacher

WORK DAYS:  219

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: Master’s degree in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or social work.

Experience, Skill and Certification:  

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience


• Valid Georgia Service Certificate in the assigned service field (School Counseling or School Social Work)

Preferred

• Certified candidates with a valid GA LPC or LCSW license are strongly encouraged to apply.


• Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor OR Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker will also be considered.

                                                                                              

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

In collaboration with the Executive Director of Student Support Services and the Wellness Coordinator, the Wellness Counselor will: 

1. Evaluate student and staff mental and physical health needs, serious threats, utilization of current resources, and impact of services on the overall health and wellness of students and staff.


2. Support the implementation of quarterly wellness activities to include workshops and information sessions for the SCCPSS community.


3. Support the communication of wellness information and strategies to the SCCPSS community through newsletters, social media, and other relevant channels.


4. Monitor the implementation of wellness practices at school sites.


5. Provide reports on changes and the effectiveness of wellness services.


6. Supervise and conduct wellness and mental health assessments as needed.


7. Serve as a practicum and internship supervisor for clinical mental health students at participating post-secondary institutions.


8. Assist in facilitating and supervising the district’s licensed professional counselor cohorts.

 

Terms of Employment

 

Incumbents will receive an annual contract.  The work calendar will be 219 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience.  Rev. 5/25

 

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or


• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

 

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

 

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

 

[x]  OFFICE  Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

 

[  ] CLASSROOM    Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment.  There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.  There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies.  Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements.  There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student. 

 

EXCEPTIONAL  PHYSICAL  OR  SENSORY  DEMANDS

 

[x]  Heavy lifting of up to 25 pounds

[  ]  Frequent climbing up to _______ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[  ]  Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[  ]  Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[  ]  Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[x]  Other: Incumbent must have valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel to schools and other district worksites