Program Counselor (80913)

Job Summary

The Program Counselor for the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) supports student success in the Yonkers School District by providing academic counseling, mentoring, and social-emotional learning (SEL) development. This role delivers non-clinical counseling support through individual and group sessions, helping students build self-advocacy, organization, and goal-setting skills. The Program Counselor also promotes college and career readiness while ensuring increased student engagement, skill development, and progress toward academic and post-secondary goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic support, mentoring, and study skills development to students

• Facilitate small group sessions focused on social-emotional learning (SEL), conflict resolution, and goal setting

• Support students in developing organization, time management, and self-advocacy skills

• Conduct outreach and recruit students for participation in the program

• Introduce students to college and career pathways through workshops and enrichment activities

• Track and maintain attendance for student participation and program events

• Coordinate logistics for trips, workshops, and enrichment activities

• Conduct outreach to students and families to encourage consistent participation

• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to support student needs

• Present program information to students, families, and school staff

• Attend and support occasional evening events such as parent-teacher nights, financial aid workshops, and college admission events

• Ensure all student data and documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted on time