Student Wellness Interventionist

Position Type:
Professional/Specialist

Date Posted:
4/24/2025

Location:
MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Date Available:
Upon Hire

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Education/Certification Required:

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Must have valid driver's license and available transportation during entire workday to travel to campuses in the Corpus Christi ISO area

Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of three years working in direct counseling related services with children/adolescents

Technology Proficiency: Level 2 (applied use of)

• Computer operations
• Software productivity tools (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Email
• Printers
• Job-related financial and student management systems
• Electronic file management
• District Acceptable Use of Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Social & Emotional Learning practices and interventions
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Crisis/Grief Counseling
• Knowledge of the effects of substance use and addictions in adolescents
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
• Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills/theories/techniques
• Knowledge of Restorative Discipline Practices
• Knowledge of public-school counseling, social services, and student assessment

Function

Counsel referred students to fully develop each student's emotional abilities.

Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.

Utilize school-wide data collection systems to establish Tier Ill evidenced-based interventions.

Provide crisis intervention and behavior support to students (Tier Ill interventions)

Lead interventions for students transitioning from DAEP and residential placement.

Provide direct and consultative services for students, parents, and families.

Provide counseling, case management services, and interventions for students and families identified in behavior threat assessments.

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Responsibilities:

1. Assessment

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to enhance social development of students and provide student support in accepting responsibility for their actions, overcoming crisis, resolving conflict, improving attendace, decision-making skills, etc. (School-based counseling sessions)
• Provide support and training for parents to increase the parents' understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child's concerns and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources.
• Provide school staff and parents with community resources and services; coordinate and integrate school and community resources
• Attend district threat assessment meetings to help identify level of threat and provide counseling, case management services, and interventions for students and families as needed.

2. Consulation

• Consult with parents regarding their children's academic performance, behavior, and basic needs and provide direct services, when needed.
• Make appropriate referrals for basic needs (food, clothing and shelter).
• Develop and conduct parenting training sessions and on-going support groups.
• Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations and behavorial threat assessments.
• Inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law including compulsory attendance.
• Consult with school personnel on strategies for working with students, including behavioral and trauma informed care-based interventions
• Collaborate with community agencies to develop coorperative and positive relationships.

3. Student Managment

• Help to create a positive school environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students
• Develop long-term and short-term interventions plans consistent with student's needs, strengths, diversity and life experiences, and social/emotional factors.
• Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information

4. Policy, Reports, and Law

• Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, Board of Education rules and local board policy and regulations in guidance and counseling area.
• Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional standards according to the licensing board.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, and other documents as required.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Comply with and understand Texas graduation requirements.

5. School/Organizational Climate

• Maintain professional behavior, promote a positive image, appearance, and work ethic to always represent the district in a positive manner and work in a team environment that supports the vision and mission of the district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship, good judgment, and decision making with coworkers, supervisors, other district personnel, outside agencies, and organizations.
• Promote teamwork by sharing knowledge, providing cross-training for employees, cooperating with others, participating in meetings and work groups, and supporting the goals and objectives of the district and department.
• Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict, including serving as impartial resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying.
• Contribute to the planning of parent involvement activities and training centered around student mental health wellness.

6. Communication

• Facilitate positive communication between school personnel and students, parents, and the community.
• Conduct home visits to gather information relating to student's crisis intervention and behavior support, as needed.
• Effectively communicates with colleagues.
• Maintain good judgment and decision making when dealing with supervisor, co-workers, District officials and employees, and outside agencies and organizations, and the public.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure that parents, students, and staff are kept well informed of policies, procedures, and programs.

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Attend professional growth activities to maintain awareness of current research and issues in the field including technology integration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Job Description Revised: September 12, 2024

Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Cruz, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.
All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.
For assistance contact:
Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581
Teacher Applicant Specialist
Heather.Ybarbo@ccisd.us
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary: ADMN/205: Salary range is $308.97 to $444.61 daily (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 202