JOB DETAILS
School Counselor- Elementary School
CompanyChildren and Families First Delaware Inc
LocationWilmington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 30, 2026
About The Company
We Believe Every Child Is Filled With Tremendous Potential.
At Children & Families First, our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all children and their families has made our name our promise.
We know children thrive when they have regular interactions with responsive, caring adults. We also know the weight of poverty, systemic racism, depression or other mental health challenges creates toxic stress that can overload parents' abilities to provide the supportive relationships children need.
Using brain science research as the foundation for our framework, Children & Families First engages more than 20,000 children, youth, and families each year in programs, services, and supports proven to prevent, intervene, and heal the immediate and lasting impacts of toxic stress and trauma.
Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential and we believe investing in children and families is the single most powerful lever to create a healthier society and stronger economy for us all, now and in the future.
About the Role
Description
- Provide intensive therapy for elementary school age children.
- Assist youth to reduce symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and behavioral challenges with the goals to improve functioning, grades, attendance, peer and parent support, and coping skills.
- Provide counseling, therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
- Make contact with families in a timely manner as indicated
- Evaluate the needs of students, families and others to make accurate and complete assessments.
- Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s disruptive behavior and family issues that impact school performance.
- Develop comprehensive case plans for students and families with achievable goals and objectives and review monthly with Principal or designee and Site Leader.
- Collaborate with the families, agency staff, school team members and interested parties as needed to coordinate services for the child and family to develop plans and facilitate improved student performance.
- Be available for in-home and telephone crisis intervention, during normal work hours, via cell phone.
- Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
- Assist in developing and designing a Parent Resource Center and present other educational and health programs, as appropriate.
- Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
- Engage students in various pro-social and/or educational activities during the summer months (i.e. small group counseling and field trips).
- Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
Full-time with benefits
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
- Tuition and clinical licensure assistance
- 401 (k) with matching
- EAP and other wellness programs
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline, required.
- License (LPCMH or LCSW) preferred; license eligible required.
- Two years post-masters experience or strong clinical background, preferred.
- Flexibility with respect to work assignment in accordance with agency need.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population
- Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation.
Key Skills
TherapyCounselingCase ManagementCrisis InterventionAssessmentAdvocacyDocumentationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCultural CompetencyIntervention PlanningCollaboration
Categories
Social ServicesEducationHealthcare
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceVacation PaySick PayHoliday PayTuition AssistanceClinical Licensure Assistance401(k) with matchingEAPWellness Programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide intensive therapy and counseling to elementary school children to address trauma, behavioral challenges, and academic performance. Develop comprehensive case plans and collaborate with families, school staff, and agencies to coordinate services and support student well-being.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
191
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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