Florida International University
Temporary STP- E 2026 Counselor - Miami
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Temporary STP- E 2026 Counselor - Miami – Florida International University
About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program (STP) Counselor positions for 2026. The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention‑Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional‑Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s individual behavioral and learning difficulties. Dates of employment are Monday, June 1, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. Counselor hours are 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and work on Saturday, August 1 for program wrap‑up. Counselors will be paid $15/hour, with overtime for any hours in excess of 40 per week (total compensation is approximately $7,000). Current students may arrange for academic course credit through their university departments. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in classroom‑based and recreational activities. Staff implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program including feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and time‑out. Counselors record, track, and enter daily records of children’s behavior. Counselors work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff. Counselors deliver treatment components during daily sports‑based recreational periods such as soccer, tee ball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, assess knowledge of game rules, model skills, and encourage sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training, conduct problem‑solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Counselors lead weekly Fun Friday activities such as video games, water slides, and field day activities that serve as reinforcers for children meeting behavioral goals. Counselors will transport, set up, and break down sports equipment. In the first two weeks of employment, counselors participate in training including lectures, presentations, testing, and role‑plays. The Center for Children and Families was founded by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D. Experience in the STP may be helpful for students pursuing careers in education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Desired qualifications include undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field; experience working with children or adolescents in summer camps, after‑school programs, sports programs, daycare, or educational programs; prior teaching, refereeing, or coaching experience is preferred. Participants must ensure the safety and well‑being of children and adolescents with mental health, learning, attention, and behavior problems.
Desired Qualifications
Undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers or equivalent education and/or experience.
Job Category Temporary
Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works an average of 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. You are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) which require full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment you may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Saturday, August 1 (program wrap‑up)
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
How to Apply – Prospective Employee Prospective applicants should create a registered account on the FIU system. Provide an active email address to receive communication. Attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter, or other documents. Combine cover letter and resume into one attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Complete online application including work history and education. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How to Apply – Current Employee Current employees log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply. Follow same steps as prospective employees regarding attachment format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. FIU Annual Security report is available online at https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affluent Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program (STP) Counselor positions for 2026. The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention‑Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional‑Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s individual behavioral and learning difficulties. Dates of employment are Monday, June 1, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. Counselor hours are 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and work on Saturday, August 1 for program wrap‑up. Counselors will be paid $15/hour, with overtime for any hours in excess of 40 per week (total compensation is approximately $7,000). Current students may arrange for academic course credit through their university departments. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in classroom‑based and recreational activities. Staff implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program including feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and time‑out. Counselors record, track, and enter daily records of children’s behavior. Counselors work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff. Counselors deliver treatment components during daily sports‑based recreational periods such as soccer, tee ball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, assess knowledge of game rules, model skills, and encourage sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training, conduct problem‑solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Counselors lead weekly Fun Friday activities such as video games, water slides, and field day activities that serve as reinforcers for children meeting behavioral goals. Counselors will transport, set up, and break down sports equipment. In the first two weeks of employment, counselors participate in training including lectures, presentations, testing, and role‑plays. The Center for Children and Families was founded by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D. Experience in the STP may be helpful for students pursuing careers in education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Desired qualifications include undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field; experience working with children or adolescents in summer camps, after‑school programs, sports programs, daycare, or educational programs; prior teaching, refereeing, or coaching experience is preferred. Participants must ensure the safety and well‑being of children and adolescents with mental health, learning, attention, and behavior problems.
Desired Qualifications
Undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers or equivalent education and/or experience.
Job Category Temporary
Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works an average of 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. You are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) which require full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment you may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Saturday, August 1 (program wrap‑up)
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
How to Apply – Prospective Employee Prospective applicants should create a registered account on the FIU system. Provide an active email address to receive communication. Attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter, or other documents. Combine cover letter and resume into one attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Complete online application including work history and education. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How to Apply – Current Employee Current employees log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply. Follow same steps as prospective employees regarding attachment format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. FIU Annual Security report is available online at https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affluent Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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