School-Based Counselor: Youth Wellness & Mentorship

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a School-based Counselor for JHS 185 in Flushing, Queens. The SBA will support youth development through motivational interviewing and individual and group sessions, while coordinating with Wellness Center services to address mental and emotional needs.

You will liaise with families, schools, and community partners, maintain confidential documentation, and help youth set academic and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required in human services, social work, or related field.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Strong understanding of youth popular culture trends and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth individually to build trust, develop skills, and set goals.
• Deliver selective individual and group counseling sessions using motivational interviewing.
• Facilitate internal referrals via Wellness Center and services; manage intake processes.
• Liaise between youth, families, schools, agencies, and community partners to support youth.
• Support school community by providing education workshops and maintain documentation in data systems.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese

Youth culture & social media

Independent planning

Education

Associate degree in human services/social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a School-based Counselor for JHS 185 in Flushing, Queens. The SBA will support youth development through motivational interviewing and individual and group sessions, while coordinating with Wellness Center services to address mental and emotional needs.

You will liaise with families, schools, and community partners, maintain confidential documentation, and help youth set academic and personal goals.