Expanded Learning Program Counselor

The Wonderful Company • Delano, CA

2d • $94,782 - $131,649

About The Position

The Expanded Learning Program Counselor supports the social-emotional well-being, engagement, and overall development of students participating in the after-school program. The ELOP Counselor works collaboratively with after-school staff, school-day teams, and families to ensure students receive consistent and coordinated support that promotes academic success, positive behavior, and personal growth.
Through individual counseling, small group support, staff consultation, and family outreach, the counselor helps students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. The counselor also connects students and families with school and community resources, ensuring students have access to the supports they need to thrive both during the school day and in the after-school program.
The goal of this role is to help students recognize their strengths, build resilience, and develop the skills necessary to become confident, responsible, and self-directed learners.

Requirements

• Services credential in a specialization in Pupil Personnel Services, required
• Education: Master’s degree in counseling or related field from an accredited college or university required.

Nice To Haves

• Credential: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential, preferred
• Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated successful K-12 teaching experience as a fully credentialed teacher or counselor, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling and check-ins for students participating in the after-school program who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Facilitate small-group counseling sessions focused on topics such as emotional regulation, conflict resolution, friendship skills, coping strategies, and resilience.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis response when students demonstrate behaviors that indicate potential harm to themselves or others, following school protocols.
• Support students in developing positive coping strategies and self-regulation skills that promote success both during the school day and in after-school programming.
• Conduct proactive parent outreach to support families when students are experiencing social-emotional challenges.
• Connect families with community-based mental health services, social services, and other support resources.
• Serve as a liaison between the after-school program, school-day staff, and families to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Collaborate with school-day staff, counselors, and administrators to ensure continuity of support for students participating in the after-school program.
• Attend or contribute to MTSS, SST, or student support meetings as appropriate when after-school participation or behavioral supports are relevant to the student’s plan.
• Coordinate with school-day teams to ensure that behavioral strategies, supports, and interventions are reinforced during the after-school program.
• Assist in monitoring and addressing attendance patterns within the after-school program, including outreach to families when students disengage from services that support their academic or social-emotional needs.
• Provide professional development and coaching to after-school staff on topics such as: De-escalation strategies Trauma-informed practices Positive behavior supports Supporting students experiencing emotional distress
• Collaborate with program leadership to support the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons within the after-school program.
• Provide consultation to mentors and staff when behavioral or emotional challenges arise with students.
• Support mentors in developing behavior intervention plans or strategies for students struggling to engage successfully in the after-school environment.
• Provide counseling and wellness support services that promote students’ social-emotional development, positive behavior, and engagement in both the school day and after-school program.
• Maintain partnerships with community agencies and service providers to support student and family needs.
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies when students require additional support beyond school-based services.
• Participate in school or community initiatives that strengthen student well-being and family engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees