Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults individually and in groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-English bilingual ability.
• Prior experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and wraparound support services to up to 50 or more overage and under-credited students to help them address stressors and meet graduation requirements.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Conduct family outreach and encourage family involvement as appropriate.
• Develop and implement strategic and goal plans for students on the caseload.
• Develop and implement groups and workshops responsive to student needs, such as advisory and men's and women's groups.
• Help students attend school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting them with resources.
• Conduct attendance outreach through home visits, calls, texts, mail, and other methods.
• Assist with other program activities, including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Support students with post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essays, and college or vocational training trips.
• Collaborate with DOE and GSS team members.
• Generate and submit data for statistical reports and ensure paperwork and database entries are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance program performance.