ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom? Seneca’s School Partnership Program is hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide grades 9-12th to success in a Counseling Enriched Classroom (CEC) in Hayward, CA. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Apply now to deliver comprehensive mental health services that promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being.
ABOUT THE HEART PROGRAM
Seneca’s Unconditional Education Heart Program partners with Hayward Unified School District to support students and families through their most difficult times. The HEART program currently has 7 counseling enriched classrooms on 7 Hayward School District campuses. Each classroom is staffed by a teacher, a Seneca therapist, and 1-3 Seneca Mental Health Counselors. The Program offers individual, family and group therapies, alongside behavioral systems that emphasize positive reinforcement and incentives. The HEART program promotes a strength-based system focused on relational, behavioral and ecological treatment. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and in progress towards individualized goalsAssist with academic instruction, providing individual and group instruction, as directedAid in the implementation of classroom modifications and accommodations as identified by students’ individualized education plans (IEP) or other plansProvide direct behavioral intervention that decreases engagement in behaviors that have impeded school success and increases engagement in replacement behaviorsProvide effective supervision of students at all times to maintain safetyUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques by intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicableContribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading activities that celebrate success and promote joyCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agenciesComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing QualificationsREQUIRED
Education/Experience requirements:Bachelor's degree ORAssociate degree and one year of relevant experience ORHigh school diploma and two years of relevant experienceRelevant experience is defined as working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing setting Must be at least 21 years of ageReliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting spotsTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccination Schedule School-based schedule: Monday to Friday; 8 am-4:30 pm5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $25.46 -$27.96 per hourActual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam Salary increases each year 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days Comprehensive employee benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage50% paid premiums for dependentsLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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