Classroom Counselor

Seneca Center•Martinez, CA

38d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca's School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide grades 9-12 to success in a Counseling Enriched Classroom (CEC) at Alhambra High School in Martinez, CA. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. Seneca's Unconditional Education West Coast Connections Program partners with 10 schools across Contra Costa County to provide students and families with services based on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Our staff implement strategies that range from creating, implementing and monitoring trauma-informed school wide systems that benefit all students, to individualized therapy and targeted behavioral support for students with the highest levels of need. Learn more about Seneca's School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model. Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree OR
Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience OR
High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
At least 21 years of age
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

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 student's individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management

Benefits

Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities