PATHS Program Counselor

PATHS Program Counselor page is loaded## PATHS Program Counselorlocations: Mt. Hope Family Centertime type: Time as Reported / Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R270814As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.**Job Location (Full Address):**187 Edinburgh St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14608**Opening:**Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Time as Reported / Per DiemScheduled Weekly Hours:As ScheduledDepartment:210632 Psychology-MHFCWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URG 102 HCompensation Range:$17.00 - $22.10*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.***Responsibilities:**PATHS Therapeutic After School Program Summer 2026, Mt. Hope Family Center This program is a clinical intervention designed to build social skills and emotion identity and development with children ages 6-11 from the city of Rochester, some of whom have histories of complex trauma and/or behavioral challenges. Counselors work directly with the children developing and implementing the Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS) skills curriculum and problem solving any needs that may arise. Summer 2026, our program will run beginning with training on Tuesday June 23rd, Wednesday June 24th, and Thursday June 25th from 10am-5pm. Program will run on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-2pm and 1pm-5pm depending on your group assignment with additional time commitments before and after scheduled program times (sometimes as early as 8:30 am and as late as 6:30 pm). Program will run June 30th-August 13th. Counselors must be able to commit to all days of training and program. Program staff must have flexibility within these time frames. There may also be some remote work required to complete lesson plans on non-program days.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Work collaboratively with co-counselors to plan and implement classroom lesson utilizing the PATHS Curriculum for classroom of 6 assigned children. Includes managing behaviors, using behavior management and reward system to encourage development of positive social emotional habits and coping skills, as well as working collaboratively with program supervisor to support any crisis intervention events and to monitor any clinical concerns for program children.* Participate in group and individual supervision meetings with direct supervisor to problem solve classroom management, behavioral and co-counseling challenges.* Bus monitoring to support safe and efficient transportation of children to and from program, includes communicating with assistant program coordinator around transportation changes as well as Mt. Hope Family Center bus drivers to ensure adherence to bus rules and regulations (seat belt wearing, appropriate volume etc.)* Group lesson planning and preparation—must meet one time per week face to face with co-counselors in order to plan weekly lessons and classroom structure including preparation of any activity materials needed* Other duties as assigned.**MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Highschool Diploma or GED* Or equivalent combination of education and experience**BACKGROUND CLEARANCE*** Position will require OCFS and UR Compliance Office Background Clearance for work with minors**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*** Preferred (but not required) valid NYS drivers licenseThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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