Licensed Professional Counselor (26-27 SY)

KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible professional counselor to become part of a vibrant educational community. The Licensed Professional Counselor will deliver effective, high-quality interventions that are data driven and advocate for policies, programs, and services that respect diversity, address individual needs, and support the inherent dignity and worth of all students, families, and school personnel.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in social work or professional counseling
• Licensed Graduate (Required) or Independent (Preferred) Social Worker or Professional Counselor by the DC Department of Health (DOH)
• Commitment to working with students with limited access to quality educational opportunities
• Experience working in an urban public school (Preferred)
• Pass all background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Various voluntary benefits
• Employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
• Up to 10 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break
• Pre-tax deductions for transportation costs for individuals who use public transit through WMATA
• Laptop computer for work
• Social work or professional counseling supervision hours towards independent licensure, in-house
• In-house CEU workshops towards licensure renewal
• Reimbursement of licensure renewal fees