University of Rochester
Location
City of Rochester, New York
Salary
$17 - $22 / HOUR
Counselors work directly with children to implement the PATHS curriculum, manage classroom behaviors, and support social-emotional development. They also collaborate with co-counselors on lesson planning and monitor bus transportation to ensure safety.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be able to commit to the full training and program schedule. Background clearance for working with minors is required, and a valid NYS driver's license is preferred.
PATHS Therapeutic After School Program Summer 2026, Mt. Hope Family Center This program is a clinical intervention designed to build social skills and emotion identity and development with children ages 6-11 from the city of Rochester, some of whom have histories of complex trauma and/or behavioral challenges. Counselors work directly with the children developing and implementing the Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS) skills curriculum and problem solving any needs that may arise. Summer 2026, our program will run beginning with training on Tuesday June 23rd, Wednesday June 24th, and Thursday June 25th from 10am-5pm. Program will run on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-2pm and 1pm-5pm depending on your group assignment with additional time commitments before and after scheduled program times (sometimes as early as 8:30 am and as late as 6:30 pm). Program will run June 30th-August 13th. Counselors must be able to commit to all days of training and program. Program staff must have flexibility within these time frames. There may also be some remote work required to complete lesson plans on non-program days. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Work collaboratively with co-counselors to plan and implement classroom lesson utilizing the PATHS Curriculum for classroom of 6 assigned children. Includes managing behaviors, using behavior management and reward system to encourage development of positive social emotional habits and coping skills, as well as working collaboratively with program supervisor to support any crisis intervention events and to monitor any clinical concerns for program children. Participate in group and individual supervision meetings with direct supervisor to problem solve classroom management, behavioral and co-counseling challenges. Bus monitoring to support safe and efficient transportation of children to and from program, includes communicating with assistant program coordinator around transportation changes as well as Mt. Hope Family Center bus drivers to ensure adherence to bus rules and regulations (seat belt wearing, appropriate volume etc.) Group lesson planning and preparation—must meet one time per week face to face with co-counselors in order to plan weekly lessons and classroom structure including preparation of any activity materials needed Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Highschool Diploma or GED Or equivalent combination of education and experience BACKGROUND CLEARANCE Position will require OCFS and UR Compliance Office Background Clearance for work with minors LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred (but not required) valid NYS drivers license The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Market context
PATHS Program Counselor roles in New York are typically driven by ongoing need for staff who can support youth programs and meet child-safety clearance requirements. Competition often centers on reliability, schedule flexibility, and comfort working with minors, since employers need candidates who can complete required training and pass OCFS and UR background checks. Review the program schedule carefully and confirm your availability before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you quickly assess fit from the original posting.
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