School Liaison/Career Counselor

At Innovative Hematology, Inc. (IHI), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting and other hematologic disorders, and to their families.

As a School Liaison/Career Counselor, you will work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team, providing educational support for patients and families affected by non-malignant hematologic disorders.

Participate in clinics to identify patients who may benefit from educational services and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop plans tailored to their needs  

Provide Daycare and Preschool orientations as well as collaborate with primary, secondary and post-secondary schools to ensure the educational plan accounts for a patient’s hemoglobinopathy and special needs and conforms to ADA and/or APA rules and procedures.  

Provide guidance for patients interested in post-secondary education or vocational training by providing resources on planning, financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, resume writing and interviewing skills.  

Serve as a patient advocate to support patients, families, schoolteachers and administrators in incorporating test results into the patient’s educational plan.  

Encourage patients to establish career goals by providing emotional support, conducting, and analyzing personality and career inventories, identifying potential resources, and assisting patients in completing applications.  

Participate in IHI youth initiatives, including camp and transition activities, and other initiatives as requested.

• Master's degree in education field or Social Work.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience (i.e. K-12 School Counseling, Teaching, College Counseling or support services, Special Education experience).
• Valid Licensed Social Worker in the state of Indiana.
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.