Bilingual School-Based Counselor
About The Position
Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring a Bilingual School-Based Counselor to support elementary students in Hayward, California, who have emotional and behavioral challenges. The counselor provides individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas, helping students progress toward treatment goals and succeed in general education classrooms. The role also supports academic growth and students’ social-emotional well-being. The counselor works in the HEART Program, Seneca’s partnership with Hayward Unified School District. HEART supports students and families through Counseling Enriched Classrooms on district campuses. Classroom teams include Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. Services include individual, family, and group therapies, as well as behavioral systems emphasizing positive reinforcement and incentives. The program uses a strength-based approach focused on relational, behavioral, and ecological treatment. This is a full-time, school-based role with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed when school needs vary. The position is based in Hayward, California.
Requirements
- 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 state or federal licensing or certification required.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including 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 intervention to reduce behaviors that impede school success and promote positive behaviors for learning and community engagement.
- Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure service 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
- Starting pay of $29.26–$31.76 per hour, depending on creditable experience above minimum qualifications.
- Annual salary increases.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
