WOW Counselor II

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. We are seeking counselors and youth-serving professionals who understand the importance of culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered work with young people.

Primary Service Area

Somerville, MA
WOW Counselors will serve students at:
- Winter Hill Community Innovation School
- Arthur E. Healey School

Local candidates encouraged to apply: Because this is a school-based position, candidates who live in or have established connections to the communities we serve are encouraged to apply. We welcome qualified applicants from Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Allston, Malden, Everett, Chelsea, and Melrose. Qualified candidates residing in Boston or other neighboring communities are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to reliably and comfortably commute to Somerville and meet the scheduling requirements of the position.

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 sessions, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol (within 24 hours)
• Complete the WOW Annual Training Plan based on the WOW Counselor Competencies: clinical knowledge, youth engagement, group counseling, authentic self, administration, and systemic leadership. In addition, training required to learn the WOW curriculum
• Engage school staff and leadership to assist with implementation and provide all necessary functions to develop the WOW program, including teacher training and school in-service presentations
• Collaborate with the LSC, Parent Programs, and the Pupil Personnel Support team to maintain aligned communication and ensure all stakeholders are actively supporting student intervention plans
• Participate in assigned WOW committees to foster organizational engagement, share best practices, and gain broader regional insights alongside peers across Youth Guidance
• Serve on Youth Guidance Board and/or agency committees as requested
• Support public relations and community engagement efforts, including representing the organization at community events, developing external communications, cultivating relationships with community stakeholders, and promoting program impact and organizational initiatives
• Work jointly with Program Supervisor and Replication Specialist to plan and execute field trips and special events for students throughout the school year and summer
• Provide counseling services within Somerville Public Schools, utilizing individualized clinical and group facilitation strategies to address the diverse needs of students, foster meaningful engagement, and promote positive social-emotional development
• Other duties as needed