Student Support Counselor - YES Prep West Secondary (Immediate Opening)
$65,264–$83,419 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Establish solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices to serve students, families, and staff through evidence-based interventions. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions while utilizing data to plan positive school culture and identify barriers to student achievement. Report abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies and coordinate strategies for chronically absent students within a multidisciplinary approach. Maintain accurate confidential records, engage all students with professional boundaries, and provide crisis intervention and post-disaster support. Collaborate with campus staff, parents, and community partners to reduce barriers to persistence, advocating consistently for diverse cultural groups. Pursue continuous professional development to maintain licensure and enhance skills through supervision and ongoing education.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Hold a LMSW, LCSW, LPC-I, LPC, or obtain one of these credentials within 6 months of employment
- Minimum of 1-year experience post internship in the field of Social Work or Counseling
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
- Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
- Demonstrated ability to work on a team
- A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
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