Adolescent Services Specialist

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Vermont is seeking a full-time team member to provide clinical mental health case management services to adolescents. This role involves supporting youth in their career and educational journeys while navigating various challenges. Ideal candidates should be collaborative, organized, and possess a strong understanding of mental health and substance abuse. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including potential student loan forgiveness.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

$5,000 in student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting youth with career counseling and educational obtainment.
• Leadership skill building.
• Navigating housing insecurity and accessing housing supports.

Skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Albans, VT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. (NCSS) is seeking a dynamic team member to support adolescents in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. This position provides clinical mental health case management services to encourage positive youth development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting youth with career counseling and educational obtainment
• Leadership skill building
• Navigating housing insecurity and accessing housing supports
• Numerous other services in advancing skills supportive of transition to adulthood.

Ideal candidates will becollaborative, detail-oriented and possess a strength-based approach to working with adolescents and their families. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse is preferred. Candidates should be self-motivated and organized to work independently and be a collaborative part of a team.

Position Details:

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Fridaywith flexible scheduling options.

At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period.We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in aHuman Services field
• Valid driver’s license
• Passed background checks
• Reliable transportation