Community-Based Prevention Counselor

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign on bonus $1,000

Resumo da oferta

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

The role includes completing assessments and managing a caseload of about 15–20 cases in a 12-month, full-time position. Responsibilities include intake, crisis intervention, counseling, prevention efforts for chemical dependency and gambling, youth advocacy, and parent group facilitation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's in Human Services or related field required OR equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Transportation of Clients, when required

Conhecimentos

Counseling experience

Youth development knowledge

Communication skills

Risk reduction

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Human Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• 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.

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.

Salary: $20 - $21 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunities