Afterschool Counselor/Part Time

Afterschool Counselor - Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Monday through Friday 1:45 - 6pm, 12:45 – 6pm on Broward County Schools Early Release Days, and 8:45am – 5pm on Broward Schools Employee Planning Days Location: Bright Horizons School in Deerfield Beach Pay Rate: $20.60/hr. Are you looking to join an agency that values the tremendous talent and positive impact that you have on children who have special needs and their families? It’s time to join the team of professionals who love what they do, support each other, and make a difference in the lives of so many amazing people! As a counselor in our Afterschool program, you will be a valued member of a dedicated and talented team of people while helping children with disabilities live their best lives in a year-round after-school program. You will help the kids learn and grow while engaging them in exciting and fun activities. And you’ll never be bored because every day is different and exciting! What makes Arc Broward great? Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER! We have fantastic benefits such as: Unlimited, generous Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges Traditional benefits, like Paid Time off, Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; Life insurance, Short / Long term disability plans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans for full time employees. Retirement plan with employer matching contributions What does a Counselor do? Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children with Developmental Disabilities who have moderate to severe behavioral issues Ensures a safe, stimulating, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment Provides basic care in all areas of hygiene and toileting, as needed Assists children to manage their behaviors through prevention strategies, implementation of individual behavior plans, de-escalation and crisis-intervention strategies What are the requirements? You have a high school diploma or GED You have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges) You’re a positive, compassionate, and supportive person When can you start? We are looking for new team members to start paid Training mid to end of July to be ready for the first day of Afterschool on August 10, 2026! Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr