Temporary Bilingual School-Based Counselor-Part-Time
About The Position
The Home for Little Wanderers' Wediko NY program is seeking an experienced bilingual (Spanish) Temp PT School-Based Counselor to support an elementary school in the Bronx. The School-Based Counselor will be responsible for delivering program activities and direct services, conducting outreach, and handling administrative tasks such as documentation for billing and clinical purposes. This is a temporary full-time position from mid-April through June 2026, working 3 days a week (24 hours). The position reports to the Director of NY Programs. If funding is secured, this position may have the opportunity to transition to a permanent role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 2 plus years of relevant experience.
- Advanced degree in mental health/counseling (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed in Counseling, MFT, etc.) preferred.
- At least 1 year plus of experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families
- Bilingual Spanish required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours
- Commitment to working from a strengths-based perspective
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with new arrivals and English language learners preferred.
- Some knowledge of immigration resources and services preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinates school-based programming and supports planning with school administration and management of services
- Responsible for a caseload of students, including maintaining attendance and educational progress, providing students and families with continuous feedback and resources to meet the needs and ensure academic success
- Provides individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis
- Supports and co-facilitates classroom sessions as requested, i.e. Advisory, Side by Side, and/or SEL curriculum
- Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits
- Facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff
- Provides crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support
- Completes screenings, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and provides referrals
- Facilitates use of evaluation tools for school-based services
- Participate in staff meetings and staff development opportunities
- Collaborates on and creates individualized plans to support student progress
- Participate in school team meetings as requested
- Plans and facilitate professional development workshops for school staff
- Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with school staff and other school-based partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
