Bilingual School-Based Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies • Hayward, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are seeking a Bilingual School-Based Counselor to support elementary students in Hayward, California, who experience emotional and behavioral challenges. The counselor helps students progress toward treatment goals, succeed in general education classrooms, and develop academically and socially-emotionally through individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas.

The position is part of the Unconditional Education HEART Program, which partners with Hayward Unified School District and supports students and families through difficult times. HEART operates Counseling Enriched Classrooms on seven district campuses. Each classroom includes Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. Services include individual, family, and group therapies, as well as behavioral systems that use positive reinforcement and incentives. The program uses a strength-based approach focused on relational, behavioral, and ecological treatment.

Requirements

• Bilingual ability, as indicated by the position title.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor’s degree; associate degree or equivalent plus one year of applicable experience; or high school diploma/GED plus two years of applicable experience.
• Applicable experience may include paid or unpaid work with youth or families, classroom work, mental health work, academic support for youth, or crisis support for youth.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the school site and occasional meeting locations, or a valid California Driver’s License, depending on the job/program.
• Obtain TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other required state or federal licensing or certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team that includes teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership.
• Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals.
• Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed.
• Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) and other plans.
• Deliver direct behavioral interventions that reduce behaviors impeding school success and promote positive behaviors for learning and community engagement.
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure effectiveness, inform team decisions, and/or support service billing.
• Communicate effectively with families and others involved in students’ daily lives, including other Seneca programs and external agencies.
• Use crisis communication and de-escalation techniques in accordance with Seneca’s crisis response training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• Partially paid premiums for dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid assistance plan.
• Five weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school-break days.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.
• Promotional opportunities across California.
• Specialized training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level