Job Description
Salary: $70,000 - 80,000
MISSION
YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YouthBuild PCS prepares students for post-secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YouthBuild PCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
For more information about YouthBuild PCS, visit youthbuildpcs.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Every student at YouthBuild PCS is assigned a Student Success Coach/Counselor to help them with overcoming challenges that impede their ability to be successful in school and in life. Through a combination of one-on-one counseling and group and community programming, a Student Success Couch enables students to set and achieve goals and overcome obstacles to student success such as mental and physical health, transportation, housing, childcare, etc.
The Student Success Counselor’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Counseling
Provide one-on-one counseling to students for the purposes of:
setting personal and school goals
assisting students with problem-solving and critical thinking to include self -analysis and self-management
supporting students with short term crisis intervention
increasing social skills, anger management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution,
systematically coaching students in the process of barrier identification and problem-solving, and;
ultimately ensuring sustained engagement and persistence in school and success in life
Create an environment that is supportive while reinforcing the need for individual student accountability
Maintain an effective system of record keeping and documentation which ensures confidentiality
Collaboration and Coordination
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings including Student Support Team and IEP meetings as needed
Meet with academic and construction program teachers regularly to discuss counseling case reviews, behavior plan progress, social emotional curriculum planning as well as other concerns
Collaborate with outside agencies to share information and ensure creation of seamless service delivery plans for students
Meet with students and their families to effectively interpret the services of public and private agencies whose programs and services may meet their needs
Leadership and Training
Serve as an active member of the School Culture and Student Support team working closely with other departments to ensure student success
Advocate for students both at YouthBuild and as they navigate challenges outside of school
Conduct home visits when necessary
Co-facilitate student and family workshops
Co-facilitate teacher and staff professional development sessions
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
Demonstrated passion for and commitment to YouthBuild’s mission to transform lives of DC opportunity youth
Master’s in social work, counseling, psychology or related field required
Valid professional license in the District of Columbia or eligibility to obtain licensure
Minimum of two years of clinical experience required; experience working as a school counselor or social worker in school-based settings, preferably urban or alternative school settings
Expertise in positive youth development principles and alternative high schools
Exemplary listening and interpersonal skills
Strong cultural competency skills, including excellent ability to communicate with diverse students and staff
Experience using data and data systems to make programming decisions and ability to coach others in the use of data to ensure service delivery meets the needs of all students
Ability to plan strategically and maintain a focus on results
Energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans
Extraordinary interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff
Ability to partner and create relationships with parents and community members
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative work environment, and flexibility to navigate complex situations, tasks, and challenges
Energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred
Full COVID vaccination
YouthBuild PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status or religion.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master's
Experience:
clinical counseling: 2 years+
Language:
Spanish
License/Certification:
DC clinical license