Temporary Bilingual School-Based Counselor-Part-Time

Our Open•New York, NY

2d•$25 - $36

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. How You'll Be Making a Difference 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. Compensation: $25-$36 an hour How You'll Be Making a Difference · 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 Qualifications · 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 · Experience working with new arrivals and English language learners preferred. · Some knowledge of immigration resources and services preferred · 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 Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 2 plus years of relevant experience.
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

Advanced degree in mental health/counseling (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed in Counseling, MFT, etc.) preferred.
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