Trauma-Informed Counselor

PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELOR

www.phalenacademies.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is seeking a Trauma-Informed Specialist that will develop quality trauma-informed behavioral health services responsive to network needs. This position requires experience providing evidence-based support and treatment to elementary and middle school level children.

Phalen Leadership Academies offers the Young Actors Theatre, self-empowerment program and an integral part of enrichment offerings with topics including bullying, violence, health, and technology. The Trauma-Informed Specialist supports this program as well as network at-large including individual treatment and group programming, conducting assessments using standardized measures, maintaining accurate and current case records, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, recording statistical demographic information for national database reporting support, and coordinating professional training. The person in this role will rotate and service an assigned group of schools on the east side of Indianapolis.

LOCATION: George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy , 2323 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years (preferred) of post master's professional experience managing a behavioral health clinic or center working with traumatized children and families in a diverse urban area
• hold a license in counseling with experience working with traumatized children.
• Experience with reporting systems
• Experience in program planning, systems development, accountability, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, excellent organizational ability, proven ability to establish and maintain positive community

WHO WE ARE

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience leading educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

The academic success of our scholars is the primary focus of our schools. We teach a rigorous, research-based curriculum in a nurturing, fun & loving culture with high standards and expectations for all. We challenge our scholars, acknowledge their achievements and hard work, and continuously feed their desire to learn.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value educators with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Phalen Leadership Academies participates in E-Verify in all states that require.