Bilingual Care Coach; Counselor; Thrive

Job Description

POSITION:
Thrive Care Coach

REPORTS TO:

Principal

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE:

26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 85% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

Thrive is the short-term alternative program of YES Prep Public Schools that ensures that student have an opportunity to reflect on their strengths, on their mistakes, and to grow in confidence and self-awareness so that they can become advocates of their own learning. We believe in serving ALL students and we build student leaders who will not only advocate for their own needs but will work to serve their communities and to find their bigger purpose in the world.

Thrive fulfills the promise that once students choose YES Prep, YES Prep will not un-choose them.

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Master's or a doctorate in mental health field (MA, MS, MDiv, MSW, PhD,PsyD,EdD,DMin, MD)
• Supervised clinical experience
• Hold a certification/licensure of one of the following within 6 months of employment: LCSW, CSW, MFT, LMFT, MFCC, AAPC, LPC, NCC, NCPsyA.
• 3-5 years of experience working with children
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• Commitment to supporting ALL students and families
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Fluent in Spanish
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling…