Bilingual Youth Development Counselor - Elementary School

City of Alexandria, VA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Human Services Specialist II to provide individualized developmental services and family supports for elementary students and families. Duties include in-school and community-based assessments, crisis intervention, counseling and referrals, with strong emphasis on bilingual service delivery.

The role coordinates early intervention services, develops comprehensive support plans and collaborates with schools and community partners to promote educational success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, public health, guidance, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license is required by the City of Alexandria.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with youth serving professionals on initial assessments and ongoing case consultations.
• Assesses child and family needs and develops comprehensive plan of supports and services.
• Monitors and coordinates early intervention services through meetings and conferences with family and partners.
• Monitors and evaluates youth and family satisfaction with services and progress toward outcomes.
• Advocates for youth and families’ needs with community partners using a multi-systemic approach.
• Provide mediation, coaching, mentoring and referrals for school-aged children and families.
• Lead skills-building and mentoring programs for youth; supervise teen employees.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, public health, guidance, or related field

Job description

City of Alexandria is seeking a Human Services Specialist II to provide individualized developmental services and family supports for elementary students and families. Duties include in-school and community-based assessments, crisis intervention, counseling and referrals, with strong emphasis on bilingual service delivery.

The role coordinates early intervention services, develops comprehensive support plans and collaborates with schools and community partners to promote educational success and