Student Support Counselor Intern - Drive Student Success

Description

Student Support Counselor Intern

Reports To:

Student Support Counselor

Position Type:
Internship

• Working with the Student Support Counseling Team
• Practicing active engagement of all students and building positive relationships with appropriate boundaries
• Identifying, reporting, and developing evidence-based interventions for targeted students
• Consulting and collaborating with campus and system staff, parents/guardians, and community partners in a multi-disciplinary approach to identify and reduce barriers to student achievement and persistence
• Seeking out community resources to establish partnerships that can provide access and services to students, parents, and staff
• Using knowledge of community resources and partnerships to make appropriate referrals for students and families
• Maintaining accurate records while ensuring adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information and records
• Additional duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling
• Currently enrolled in a field placement course within a graduate program
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

This is an unpaid internship and requires receipt of college credit for participation. The position is not eligible for benefits with YES Prep Public Schools. Eligible candidates must be fingerprinted to meet Texas State Educator requirements.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.