Bilingual School-Based Counselor

Hayward

*Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?* Seneca's School Partnership Programs are hiring for a**Bilingual School-Based Counselor** to guide elementary students to success**in Hayward, CA** . As a Bilingual School-Based Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make progress on treatment goals designed to help students succeed in their general education classrooms. **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 Counseling Enriched Classrooms (CEC) on 7 Hayward School District campuses. Each classroom is made up of a team of Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. 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. **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 our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve. **Responsibilities**: * Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership * Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals * Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed * Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student's individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans * Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement * Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing * Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies * Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training **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 * Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations or Valid California Driver's License (will vary by job/program) * TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements **Schedule:** * Full time * School based schedule: * Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when school needs vary) * **5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days** **Benefits:** * Starting at $29.26 -$31.76 per hour per hour * Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications * **Salary increases each year** * **Comprehensive employee benefits package**: * Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage * Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance * Partially paid premiums for dependents * 403b retirement plan * Employer-Paid Assistance Plan * 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days * Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer * Abundant promotional opportunities across California * Specialized training and development opportunities