Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School·Washington, District of Columbia
The Counselor provides individual and group counseling to help adult immigrant students overcome personal and academic barriers. They guide students through career exploration, post-secondary planning, and connect them with community resources to ensure educational success.
Are you a good listener, passionate about counseling, and excited to accompany adult students to navigate life's pressures and stressors? Do you enjoy helping students achieve their goals? Are you interested in working with diverse populations and providing trauma-informed care? If so, then Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) has the perfect opportunity for you.
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS you become part of a unique, performance-driven organization where students are the center of our work and excellence permeates.
The mission of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is to deliver high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy.
The Counselor is a key member of the Student Services team, responsible for supporting students’ academic, career, and personal development. The role focuses on helping students identify and overcome barriers to success through counseling, guidance, and access to resources. The Counselor provides both direct services (individual and group counseling) and indirect services (referrals, workshops, and collaboration with staff and community partners) to ensure students can achieve their educational and vocational goals.
Education, certification, and other experiences
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling, or equivalent experience.
License in the District of Columbia or working towards a license.
A minimum of two years’ experience in mental health counseling, school counseling, or school social work.
Experience in guiding and counseling linguistically and culturally diverse adult students is a plus.
Proven ability to interact with populations of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
Ability to fluently speak a foreign language is required (Spanish or Amharic preferred).
The salary range is $55,000 to $114,100.55 per year based on experience.
Hybrid Schedule - 3 days onsite and 2 days working remote (2 evening shifts per week is required. The schedule can change as needed.)
8:00am - 4:30pm
12:00pm - 8:30pm
8:00am - 4:30pm
12:00pm - 8:30pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
Even if you don’t feel that all of the requested qualifications aren’t your current strengths, we still welcome you to apply. We invite all candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Apply directly at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School’s career page at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=33b607f4-564d-4335-b098-98dd2b218da4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=544881&lang=en_US&source=CC2 [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=33b607f4-564d-4335-b098-98dd2b218da4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=544881&lang=en_US&source=CC2]
This position will be posted until filled.
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, with at least two years of experience in mental health or school counseling. Candidates must be fluent in English and a foreign language (Spanish or Amharic preferred) and hold or be working toward a DC license.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, bilingual mental health counselor roles are often tied to school and community-based student support needs, especially where multilingual families need direct access to care. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a master’s degree, relevant counseling experience, fluency in English plus another language, and DC licensure or progress toward it. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your language fit and licensure status before applying.
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