Job Description
As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.
Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off.
Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar.
Responsibilities
Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times
Qualifications
Only One (1) of the following certifications required: Social Work- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, Counseling- LAC, LPC, LCPC, School Counselor Certified through ADE, School Social Worker Certified through ADE, School Psychologist Certified through ADE
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay
Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
403(b) Savings Plan
Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off
Menta Academy Yuma
Menta Academy Yuma (MAY) is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up”.
MAY is partnering with Yuma County Schools to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve. Our curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.
Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
