WOW Counselor II (2550)

Youth Guidance • Boston, MA

8d • $54,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and ultimately, to succeed in school and in life. We believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success. Founded in 1924 and celebrating 100 years of impact this year, Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 18,000 youth around the country. For more information, visit www.youth-guidance.org . Position Summary: Our WOW Counselor II’s are responsible for recruiting providing school-based group counseling and direct service to girls in 6th-12th grade by empowering them to develop responsible decision-making skills, self-awareness, emotions management, self-acceptance, healthy relationships, and social awareness. The WOW Counselor should be flexible in their clinical expertise and youth engagement skills to empower the girls to become successful in school and life.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university and one year of youth engagement experience required
• LCSW, LCPC, or LPC (or eligibility for clinical licensure) preferred.
• Two years’ experience in school-based, clinical, youth-serving, and/or alternative settings.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention models, evidence-based practices, and SEL frameworks.
• Experience facilitating group counseling sessions and delivering trauma-informed care.
• Must have at least two years of experience facilitating groups
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of collaborating in team settings and working independently
• Must exhibit cultural competency
• Must demonstrate creativity in engaging youth
• Provide a positive team-based approach to treatment and care while working with clients

Nice To Haves

• LCSW, LCPC, or LPC (or eligibility for clinical licensure) preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred

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 case notes, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol. (within 24 hours)
• Perform weekly required documentation and special administrative assignments
• Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum training
• Provide all necessary functions to develop the WOW program using teacher training and school in-service presentations
• Collaborate with the LSC, Parent Programs, and the Pupil Personnel Support team
• Participate in assigned WOW committees
• Serve on Youth Guidance Board and/or agency committees as requested
• Perform public relations assignments as requested including events, outreach, and external facing community networking opportunities.
• Work jointly with Program & Coach Supervisor(s) and BAM Youth Specialist to plan and execute field trips and special events for students throughout the school year and summer.
• Other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short-term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401k, a wellness program and more.
• You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level