Classroom Counselor

$52,957 - $58,157/Yr

Seneca Family Of Agencies - Hayward, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hayward, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Classroom Counselor at Seneca Family of Agencies plays a crucial role in supporting students' mental health needs and fostering an engaging learning environment. This position involves providing therapeutic interventions, assisting with academic instruction, and implementing individualized education plans in a diverse classroom setting. The counselor will work closely with students to help them achieve their personal and academic goals while promoting a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and in progress towards individualized goals
• Assist with academic instruction, providing individual and group instruction, as directed
• 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 by intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable
• Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading activities that celebrate success and promote joy
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree and one year of relevant experience OR High school diploma and two years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience is defined as working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing setting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual language proficiency

Benefits

• Starting at $25.46 -$27.96 per hour
• 5 weeks of paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 14 paid school break days
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington