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STATEMENT OF WORK

Therapeutic Counselor

1.0 BACKGROUND/PURPOSE

The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) operated school under the jurisdiction of the Cheyenne River Agency which is located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. As a BIE operated school the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School is responsible for providing a high quality general education and Special Education programming. The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School Special Education programs are seeking a state (South Dakota) therapeutic counselor that is able to provide long term service to the special education students in both schools. The therapeutic counselor will assist with crisis intervention, suicide assessment, teacher/administrative issues or concerns, parent/guardian issues or concerns. Primary responsibility will be to provide intense individual therapeutic counseling to special education students as required by their Individual Education Plan and mandated by PL 108-466 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The service provider will have the necessary state licensure as required as certified school counselor from the State of South Dakota. The required licensure should have minimum of (1) years of experience of working in BIE funded schools. The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School Special Education Department is searching for a contractor to assist the schools in fulfilling the responsibilities of a therapeutic counselor. In addition to holding State of South Dakota licensure, it is imperative that the contractor is well versed in State of South Dakota and Federal Special Education laws, rules, regulation and eligibility requirements. The service provider will be provided materials and supplies necessary to effectively evaluate and offer therapy to the students at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School for the Special Education programs. The contractor must also be trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Counseling services are a highly sensitive area and the need of continuity of services is critical.

1.2 SERVICE PROVIDER PERSONNEL

The purpose of this contract is to acquire the services of a South Dakota therapeutic counselor. It is imperative that the individual possesses State a State of South Dakota certification at the time of application. Contractor must have experience working in reservation schools, minimum of (4) years of working with Native American students in two or more reservation schools in South Dakota. Experience in a school setting could be either as a counselor, social worker or teacher. The individual must be able to provide 3 days per week of service on site each month at one time with an optional day if needed. It is imperative the contractor be able to work collaboratively with the Special Education Director/School Supervisor, school staff, students and parents. Upon notification from school required to be available for consultation when not on-site.

1.3 GOAL

The overarching goal is to provide individual therapeutic counseling as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 by a highly qualified State Certified therapeutic counselor.

1.4 OBJECTIVES

· Provide ongoing therapy to special education students currently in treatment as identified by their Individual Education Plan (IEP)

· Provide suicide risk assessments as designated by Special Education

· Coordinator/School Supervisor

· Assist with behavioral evaluations of at-risk and Special Education students

· To provide 3 days of service per week to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School and 1

· optional day if needed.

· Consultation with Teacher Assistance Team/problem solving team as requested by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor

· Provide prompt completion and delivery of evaluations

· Provide crisis intervention when requested at all levels with each school.

· Conduct family therapy sessions as needed or when requested by special education or general education student's family.

· Consult with Administration and school personnel on student issues/concerns.

· Provide on-site training to school staff and/or parents on topics related to area of expertise upon request from Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor.

· Willing to attend and participate in trainings and workshops requested by Special

· Education Coordinator/School Supervisor, pending schedule and availability.

1.5 TASKS

Contractor must consist of an individual who has at a minimum a Masters Degree/Education Specialist Degree as a School Counselor from an accredited university. The individual must possess a current State of South Dakota State Certification. This certification must be held before application.

The contractor must have a minimum of four years experience working in two or more schools in South Dakota with preference for reservation schools. The Contractor must be on-site (3) days per week at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School with additional days being optional. In addition the therapeutic counselor must be knowledgeable and trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

1.6 DELIVERY

To provide 3 days of service per week to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School and 1 optional day if needed.

1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor's work is to take place on at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School campus, contractor's office, or other location as determined and approved by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor or Building Principal.

1.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor is expected to complete all defined tasks between September 2018 to August 2019.

1.9 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor's staff is required to check in with Special Education Coordinator/School Administrative Office prior to entering the School campus.