School Supportive Counselor

Job Title: School Supportive Counselor
Reports To: Transfer High School Program Director
Location: Brooklyn- East Brooklyn Community High School
Position Type: Part-Time

SCO is seeking a Supportive Counselor to serve transfer high school students at East Brooklyn Community High School (EBCHS). The counselor is typically on-site two to three days per week, Monday through Thursday, and provides short-term, school-based support rather than ongoing therapy. In keeping with EBCHS’s collaborative school culture, staff members may identify students who could benefit from supportive counseling, preferably delivered by a licensed social worker or mental health counselor. Students who need a higher level of care should be referred to the appropriate school staff for follow-up and, when necessary, external services.
Key Responsibilities
• Document all student sessions and services in the DOE system.
• Provide supportive counseling to students, including short-term emotional support and guidance.
• Engage the student body and clearly explain the role of the Supportive Counselor, including the types of support available.
• Help students understand that the counselor is available as a trusted person to talk to without the pressure of academic performance, while still allowing space to discuss academic concerns when needed.
• Work with students to build coping skills and strengthen positive decision-making.
• Meet with students who have experienced conflict within the school building.
• Meet with students who are consistently disengaged or not responding to SCO or DOE staff outreach.
• Provide crisis intervention support when appropriate and within the scope of the role.
• Collaborate with DOE and SCO staff to coordinate support and respond to student needs.
• Provide additional related support services as needed and appropriate.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential preferred.
• At least two years of post-graduate clinical experience working with teens and families preferred.
• Experience applying intercultural communication skills and a culturally responsive lens preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Work Schedule and Compensation:
• This is a part-time position.
• 21 hours per week
• Annual Salary: $39,69