POSITION:Student Support Counselor Intern

REPORTS TO: Student Support Counselor

POSITION TYPE: Internship

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

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 diverse educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives.YESPrep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

• 17,000 Students
• 1,800 Team Members
• 19 Secondary Campuses
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 94% Hispanic &African-AmericanStudents
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• 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, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Student Support Counseling Team
• Practicing active engagement of all students and build positive relationships with appropriate boundaries
• Practicing identifying, reporting, and developing evidence-based interventions for targeted students
• Practicing 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

THE PERSON

We seek interns with diverse 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,and resilience.Other traitsneeded and desiredforthis roleare:

MUST HAVES

• Currently enrolled in accredited undergraduate program pursing bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling
• Currently enrolled in field placement course within graduate program
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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

THE BENEFITS

This is an unpaid internship and requires receipt of college credit for participation. This position is not eligible for benefits with YES Prep Public Schools. In order to be eligible for this position, you will have to get fingerprinted to meet Texas State Educator requirements.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YESPrep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-fivepercent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. 

YESPrep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicanton the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.