School-Based Counselor

• Think of the School-based Counselor as a teammate who's always supporting the students we serve, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and empowering space for every student to grow.
• With a strength-based mindset, our School-based Counselors create personalized ways to support each student while celebrating everything that makes them unique.
• As a School-based Counselor, you won't be working alone; you will have the opportunity to partner with families, educators, and other mental health professionals to build a strong circle of support.
• The team will help students feel seen, heard, and ready to chase their goals both in school and beyond.
• Join our dedicated team and apply today!

About pathfinder

• Seneca’s Pathfinder Academy [https://sites.google.com/senecanps.school/pathfinder-academy/home] is a Nonpublic School in Union City, California, serving students in grades 6–12.
• We partner with school districts across the Bay Area to support students with significant mental health and behavioral needs.
• Pathfinder provides a high-quality education through a culturally responsive lens, integrating therapeutic and special education services to meet students where they are.
• We believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where students are empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
• Our mission is to inspire a love of learning while building the skills, relationships, and resilience students need to succeed in school and beyond.
• With strong academic standards and an emphasis on compassion, community, and self-investment, students are encouraged to take ownership of their growth.
• At Pathfinder, we believe every student can learn—and deserves the opportunity to do so in a setting that nurtures their full potential.

About seneca

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

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 $26.22 - $28.72 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