School-Based Counselor for Girls' Empowerment

Youth Guidance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Wellness program

Job summary

Youth Guidance seeks a WOW Counselor II to provide school-based group counseling and direct service to girls in 6th-12th grade, empowering them with decision-making, self-awareness, emotions management, and healthy relationships. The role requires cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed practice in a school setting.

This position serves in Somerville and surrounding districts, working with multiple school sites and collaborating with school staff to support students’ social-emotional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least two years of youth engagement experience.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field and one year of youth engagement experience preferred.
• Must have at least two years of experience facilitating groups.
• Working knowledge of clinical interventions.
• Experience Youth Engagement.
• Experience with trauma-informed services and framework.
• Experience working in schools or youth-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day.
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching.
• Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial intakes appropriate to support students' social-emotional development. Provide family and crisis intervention as needed
• Document all interactions with youth, including group and individual, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol. (within 24 hours)
• Complete the WOW Annual Training Plan based on the WOW Counselor Competencies: clinical knowledge, youth engagement, group counseling, authentic self, administration, and systemic leadership.In addition, training required to learn the WOW curriculum.
• Engage school staff and leadership to assist with implementation and provide all necessary functions to develop the WOW program, including teacher training and school in-service presentations
• Collaborate with the LSC, Parent Programs, and the Pupil Personnel Support team to maintain aligned communication and ensure all stakeholders are aware of and actively supporting student intervention plans
• Participate in assigned WOW committees to foster organizational engagement, share best practices, and gain broader regional insights alongside peers across Youth Guidance
• Serve on Youth Guidance Board and/or agency committees as requested
• Support public relations and community engagement efforts, including representing the organization at community events, developing external communications, cultivating relationships with community stakeholders, and promoting program impact and organizational initiatives.
• Work jointly with Program Supervisor and Replication Specialist to plan and execute field trips and special events for students throughout the school year and summer.
• Provide counseling services within Somerville Public Schools, utilizing individualized clinical and group facilitation strategies to address the diverse needs of students, foster meaningful engagement, and promote positive social-emotional development.

Skills

Youth engagement

Group counseling

Clinical interventions

Communication

Cultural competency

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Youth Guidance seeks a WOW Counselor II to provide school-based group counseling and direct service to girls in 6th-12th grade, empowering them with decision-making, self-awareness, emotions management, and healthy relationships. The role requires cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed practice in a school setting.

This position serves in Somerville and surrounding districts, working with multiple school sites and collaborating with school staff to support students’ social-emotional