Wellness Counselor - Mission and Brotherhood Coordinator
Full-time (12 months)
Reports to: Counseling Department and Assistant Principal
About Junípero Serra High School
Junípero Serra High School is a Catholic college preparatory for boys. Located in San Mateo, in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Serra’s legacy spans over 75 years of excellence in Catholic education. A rich and rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and an environment of support, compassion, and mutual respect are hallmarks of Serra. Serra’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring their students, providing a framework for young men to grow in faith, wisdom and service as active members and leaders in the community.
Serra is seeking a Wellness Counselor - Mission and Brotherhood Coordinator for the 2022-23 school year. This is a new position at Serra that will support student mental health and wellness of the students and support school programming that helps create a culture reflective of the Padre Brotherhood values of respect, integrity, inclusion and compassion.
The Wellness Counselor - Mission and Brotherhood Coordinator will work in a team with the Counseling Department to collaborate and provide short-term intervention to students for social, emotional, or crisis events that may impact their behavior or physical and mental well-being. This is done in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. The position will serve as a liaison between students, their families, school staff, and the community. The position will work directly with students who experience difficulties in educational achievement due to social/emotional adjustment and/or attendance issues and strive to ensure equity and access for all students.
The Wellness Counselor - Mission and Brotherhood Coordinator will have a primary responsibility in helping to foster a culture and climate at Serra rooted in the mission and reflective of Padre values - respect, integrity, compassion and inclusion - through leadership in the Mission and Brotherhood program. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the position develops programming that educates students in strategies, leadership, and moral decision-making that supports student skill development and ownership in developing “upstanding” behavior.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide social, emotional and mental wellness support for students through education, support, and crisis intervention
- Participates in planning and delivery of mental health and wellness related programming to students and parents
- Meets with students for crisis intervention, counseling, and support services
- Collaborates with faculty, staff and administration to coordinate support of individual students
- Consults with outside mental health providers to coordinate student support
- Coordinates and facilitates regular peer support groups
- Conduct structured, goal-oriented individual and group counseling sessions in response to the emotional and educational needs of assigned students
- Provides appropriate referrals for students in need of long-term mental health resources
- Collaborates and supports the mental health section of the PE/Health curriculum
- Coordinates the Mission and Brotherhood curriculum and programming in support of developing a culture the fosters a brotherhood of respect, integrity, inclusion and compassion
- Collaborates with Campus Ministry/Mission and Brotherhood to develop year long theme to be implemented in advisories
- Convenes meetings with the Mission and Brotherhood Team to plan the Wellness days, programs and formation events for the community (employee, student & parent)
- Provides training and resources for Mission and Brotherhood adult and student leaders
- Leads student advisory days and Wellness Wednesdays/events
- Coordinates large and small group discussions to practice moral decision-making with the students to help build character and to promote “upstanding” behavior
- Coordinates speakers for formation events
Qualifications:
- A Masters’ degree in Counseling or Psychology is required, CA Licensed Ph.D., PsyD, MFT, or LCSW required
- Three years of experience in counseling at the high school level and/or personal counseling desired
- Preference for a candidate who demonstrates success working with adolescent boys of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practice
- Have strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others
- Have personal qualities of initiative, optimism, and flexibility
- Proficient in digital platforms and systems data management
- Support of Serra’s Catholic Mission
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation to Serra High School Human Resources.