Community-Based Prevention Counselor

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Community-Based Counselor to provide ongoing individual and family counseling to youth and families, and to perform comprehensive assessments.

The role includes managing a caseload of 15–20 cases and delivering crisis intervention and prevention counseling across Runaway and Homeless Youth programs. This full-time position requires dedication to youth advocacy, confidentiality, and collaboration with community partners, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 2 years' related experience OR equivalent combination
• Master's Degree preferred
• CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred
• A valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Intake
• Individual and family counseling
• Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral Readiness and Referral
• Provide chemical dependency and gambling prevention counseling, groups, and activities
• Youth Advocacy
• Parent Group Facilitation
• Maintenance of Client Confidentiality
• Community outreach and networking with other agencies/providers
• Individual and Group Supervision Participation
• Transportation of Clients, when required

Skills

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Adolescent development knowledge

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

CPP/ICPS/CASAC or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Job description

• Sign on Bonus of $1,000*

The Center for Youth:

Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview

The Community-Based Counselor is responsible for providing ongoing individual and family counseling to youth/families seeking Center services. The Community-Based Counselor will complete the comprehensive assessment begun by the triage/intake counselor. The average caseload of a Community-Based Counselor is 15/20 cases.

Community-Based Counselors provide crisis intervention, family counseling, and information and referral services as needed. This position will deliver Prevention Counseling services throughout the various Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs at The Center for Youth and other community partner programs.

Schedule:

Full time 35 hours per week. 12-month position. Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm. Counselors must occasionally work outside their regular hours to meet the needs of the youth served.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Intake
• Individual and family counseling
• Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral Readiness and Referral
• Provide chemical dependency and gambling prevention counseling, groups, and activities
• Youth Advocacy
• Parent Group Facilitation (research/science-based curricula)
• Maintenance of Client Confidentiality
• Community outreach and networking with other agencies/providers Individual and Group Supervision Participation
• Transportation of Clients, when required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degreen in Human Services or related field AND 2 years' related experience OR equivalent combination / Master's Degree preferred
• CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred
• A valid driver's license

Skills

• Strong knowledge of and experience in providing chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling
• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer

Pay Rate: $20- $21 per hour

• All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

Salary: $20 - $21 per hour