Community-Based Counselor

Jobtailor; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified social services professional to support at-risk youth and families in Covington, KY. The role involves direct casework, routine family sessions, crisis support, and collaboration with courts and providers, all grounded in a strength-based approach.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a social services field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Travel to family locations may be required, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families is preferred.
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carries a small caseload as assigned by supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of youth using a strength-based approach.
• Attends weekly meetings for professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Drives up to 60–80 miles to meet with families in homes and communities.
• Collaborates with providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
• Provides on-call crisis support to youth and family.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an EMR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation in EMR

Collaboration with stakeholders

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

• Carries a small case loads as assigned by supervisory on an as-needed basis
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Conducts on-going assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
• Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting assessments and providing crisis support to at-risk youth and families, while maintaining accurate documentation in an electronic medical record system. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.