Behavior and Academic Support Counselor

Richmond, VA

Under direction of the Director of Education and the Program Director/Designee the Behavior and Academic

Support Counselor works to ensure, promote and maintain general safety throughout the area(s) during the

school day and Facility as needed. Works professionally and collaboratively with all education department staff.

Interacts appropriately with residents in accordance with Hallmark Youthcare’s Treatment Philosophy, the

Program Manual, Individual Treatment Plan and unit programs. Clearly writes documentation of services

provided in clinical record.

The Behavior and Academic Support Counselor displays professionalism at all times and a constant team

member. Models appropriate life skills behaviors including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners and language.

The Behavior and Academic Support Counselor to Hallmark’s Trauma Informed Care

initiatives and practice and awareness of cultural diversity with demonstration of cultural competency, respect,

and dignity to all individuals and cultures. The primary duty of this position is to assist students in achieving

academic and behavioral success. This role combines supervision, behavioral support, and academic assistance

within our educational program.

Attends community meetings daily.

The Behavior and Academic Support Counselor demonstrates commitment and adherence to Hallmark’s

Trauma Informed Care

initiatives and practice and awareness of cultural diversity with demonstration of cultural competency, respect,

and dignity to all individuals and cultures.

Attends community meetings daily.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Maintains CPR/First Aid/AED and Handle with

Care certifications. Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy of residents’ personally identifiable health and

personnel information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules and facility policies. Meets mandatory staff

development requirements per the standards of all regulatory and accrediting agencies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,

related or a logical assignment to the position.