Temporary STP- E 2026 Counselor - Miami

About the role

The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program Counselor positions for 2026. The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children's individual behavioral and learning difficulties.

Job Summary

The dates of employment for the Counselor position are Monday, June 1, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. Counselor hours of employment are 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Counselors are also required to work on Saturday, August 1 (program wrap-up).

• Paid hourly rate of $15/hour, with overtime pay for any hours in excess of 40 per week (total compensation is approximately $7,000).
• Current students may arrange for academic course credit through their university departments.

Counselors will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members. Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, tee ball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills to address children's skill deficits, provide appropriate coaching, assess children's knowledge of the game rules and procedures, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. In addition, Counselors lead weekly Fun Friday activities such as video games, water slides, and field day activities that serve as reinforcers for children who met their behavioral goals for the week.

Counselors will participate in a variety of training activities during the first two weeks of employment. Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role-plays during which staff members will act as counselors and children during activities such as games, drills, discussions, and time out.

Job Category

Temporary

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate-level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field
• Experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after-school programs, sports programs, daycare programs, and educational programs
• Previous experience in teaching, refereeing, or coaching children in sports is preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers
• OR equivalent education and/or experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.