School-Based Counselor

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, therapists, and other specialists/educational staff
• Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and in progress towards individualized goals
• Aid in the implementation of classroom modifications and accommodations as identified by students’ individualized education plans (IEP) or other plans
• Provide direct behavioral intervention that decreases engagement in behaviors that have impeded school success and increases engagement in replacement behaviors
• Provide effective supervision of students at all times to maintain safety
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques, this may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management
• Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading activities that celebrate success and promote joy
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
• Transport clients to and from school as needed

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
• Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

SCHEDULE • Full-time • Monday - Friday, 8

• 30am - 5pm
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $27.01 -$29.51 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service] certified employer
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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