PATHS Program Counselor

PATHS Therapeutic After School Program Summer 2026, Mt. Hope Family Center. This program is a clinical intervention designed to build social skills and emotion identity and development with children ages 6-11 from the city of Rochester, some of whom have histories of complex trauma and/or behavioral challenges. Counselors work directly with the children developing and implementing the Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS) skills curriculum and problem solving any needs that may arise.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the PATHS skills curriculum with children; Problem solving any needs that may arise; Work collaboratively with co-counselors to plan and implement classroom lessons utilizing the PATHS Curriculum for a classroom of 6 assigned children; Managing behaviors and using behavior management and reward system; Collaborating with program supervisor to support crisis intervention events and monitor clinical concerns; Participating in group and individual supervision meetings; Bus monitoring to support safe and efficient transportation of children; Communicating with assistant program coordinator and bus drivers; Group lesson planning and preparation with co-counselors; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; OCFS and UR Compliance Office Background Clearance for work with minors; Must be able to commit to all days of training and program; Program staff must have flexibility within these time frames

Nice to have

valid NYS drivers license