Counselor (Part-Time)

At Resurgence Hall, we are on a mission. 

We are a team of passionate, gritty, determined believers who stop at nothing to ensure that every scholar is prepared to succeed in high school, college and life. As the number #1 state charter school in Metro Atlanta and in the top 5% of all public schools in the state, we invite you to join our winning team.

A Resurgence Hall School Counselor is...

• An energetic multitasker who has the stamina for long, fulfilling days.
• A relationship builder who thrives on deep, meaningful relationships with scholars, families, and teammates.
• A details fanatic who sweats the small stuff knowing it all matters.
• An unwavering optimist who believes that all scholars can achieve academic excellence.
• A data obsessor, always reflecting on data and quickly implementing next steps. 
• A forever learner, constantly learning, improving, and hungry for feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Counseling Services Implementation
• Establish and maintain strong, accountable relationships with all scholars who receive in-school therapeutic counseling. 
• Determine the appropriate goals for a caseload of scholars using observation and data collection. 
• Lead therapeutic sessions with scholars in grades K-8th in both the individual and small group setting. 
• Collaborate with Resurgence Hall stakeholders to share scholar progress and to suggest strategies for supporting all scholars. 

• Counseling Services Management

• Manage the counseling referrals received from Resurgence Hall staff and families, including sending, receiving, and tracking the consents for counseling for each scholar. 
• Manage the scheduling of all services for scholars on the caseload. 
• Manage the communication with scholars’ families regarding entry/progress/exit within the Counseling program. 
• Collaborate with Resurgence Hall staff to identify scholar needs, strategies, and determine solutions for all scholars.

• Counseling Data Management

• Track the progress towards individual and small group therapeutic goals with daily data collection. 
• Manage and maintain the department-specific data tracking systems and dashboards, including session attendance, session and meeting notes, etc. 

• Schoolwide Support

• Support the planning and implementation of social-emotional curriculum and programming for grades K-8
• Provide support to the entire Resurgence Hall community as an integral part of the Crisis Response Team in the event of a community crisis.
• Lead the Resurgence Hall Suicide Protocol when necessary with all involved stakeholders.
• Serve and support Resurgence Hall staff and scholars as one of the school’s designated reporters, including completing DFCS reports as necessary.
• Conduct home visits for Resurgence Hall scholars as required. 
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Manager of Scholar Supports and/or her designee.
• Establish and maintain strong, accountable relationships with all scholars who receive in-school therapeutic counseling. 
• Determine the appropriate goals for a caseload of scholars using observation and data collection. 
• Lead therapeutic sessions with scholars in grades K-8th in both the individual and small group setting. 
• Collaborate with Resurgence Hall stakeholders to share scholar progress and to suggest strategies for supporting all scholars. 
• Manage the counseling referrals received from Resurgence Hall staff and families, including sending, receiving, and tracking the consents for counseling for each scholar. 
• Manage the scheduling of all services for scholars on the caseload. 
• Manage the communication with scholars’ families regarding entry/progress/exit within the Counseling program. 
• Collaborate with Resurgence Hall staff to identify scholar needs, strategies, and determine solutions for all scholars.
• Track the progress towards individual and small group therapeutic goals with daily data collection. 
• Manage and maintain the department-specific data tracking systems and dashboards, including session attendance, session and meeting notes, etc. 
• Support the planning and implementation of social-emotional curriculum and programming for grades K-8
• Provide support to the entire Resurgence Hall community as an integral part of the Crisis Response Team in the event of a community crisis.
• Lead the Resurgence Hall Suicide Protocol when necessary with all involved stakeholders.
• Serve and support Resurgence Hall staff and scholars as one of the school’s designated reporters, including completing DFCS reports as necessary.
• Conduct home visits for Resurgence Hall scholars as required. 
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Manager of Scholar Supports and/or her designee.

Qualifications/Certification- The ideal candidate holds a valid Georgia certification or licensure as a School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). A master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field is required. 

Prior Experience- All candidates should demonstrate experience supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being within a school or youth-serving environment OR experience with individual and small group counseling in a therapeutic setting. 

Start Date - Immediate. This is a part-time role with a suggested schedule of  Monday - Wednesday, 10:45 AM - 3:45 PM;  Thursdays  and Fridays 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Compensation - This is a part-time role at $45/hr.

Statement of Non-Discrimination- Resurgence Hall is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.