Program/School-Based Counselor

About the role

The position of Program Counselor (Hourly) for Middle and/or High School means an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. Acceptance of this position carries certain specific responsibilities in addition to those outlined in the general job description.

Essential Functions

• Conducts group dynamics sessions of a minimum of twice per semester at their school in collaboration with mentors on subjects outlined in the Personal Education Plan (PEP) document. The session must be properly recorded as directed by the program.
• Collections and submits any information (report cards, standardized tests, subsidized lunch, etc.) as requested by the program.
• Communicates any policy changes that may impact services being offered to the students at their school.
• Provides scope and sequence and lesson plans for group dynamic sessions as prescribed by the student Personal Education Plan (PEP) document.
• Be responsible for completing and reviewing PEPs with program participants.
• Illicit parental support through general and/or specific informative correspondence.
• Affords assistance in the recruitment of prospective students.
• Maintains strong relationships with target schools.
• Collects and prepares all data requested by funding agent/director of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Establishes and follows through on a systematic course of action for self or others to assure accomplishment of a specific objective.
• Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively producing desired results at the level expected for the position.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Work experience with urban youth preferred.
• Familiarity with students from NJGU/CB target schools would be helpful.
• School-based counselor must have access to target schools, i.e., current target school teacher or counselor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• School counseling or teaching Certificate in counseling preferred.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate for this position is $40.00 (USD).