Intensive Reunification Counselor

The Children's Village; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, NY is seeking an Intensive Reunification Counselor for the W.A.Y Aftercare Program. The counselor will build and maintain strong relationships with youths and families, ensuring access to community-based services while coordinating with a broader care network that includes service providers and stakeholders.

Experience with youth in juvenile justice settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• The Counselor will develop and maintain relationships with youths and families and ensure they receive comprehensive services in the community while participating in Aftercare services.
• Must demonstrate understanding of the issues facing Black and Latino adolescents.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and can be independent when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with youths and families and ensure they receive comprehensive services in the community.
• Collaborate with the fair futures coach, service providers, community members and other stakeholders.
• Participate in Aftercare services and implement the DBT-based approach as described in the program.

Skills

Writing skills

Multicultural approach

Teamwork

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years experience

High school diploma with 8-10 years’ experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Intensive Reunification Counselor

WAY to Success Full Time Dobbs Ferry, NY, US 1 Attachments

Position Overview:

The W.A.Y Aftercare Program works with youths transitioning from the residential treatment center. The Counselor will develop and maintain relationships with youths and families and ensure they receive comprehensive services in the community while participating in Aftercare services. The Counselor will work along side the fair futures coach, service providers, community members and other stakeholders. The W.A.Y Aftercare Program utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as its clinical model and foundation. DBT is an evidence-based approach which is user friendly and adaptable to the individual based upon skillset, need and level of trauma. DBT is also adaptable and integrates well with a variety of other clinical models, making it an ideal format for families who are working on maintaining reunification and integrating within their communities.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years experience working with Juvenile Justice population in an non-secured, secure detention, and or Residential Treatment facilities, or High school diploma required with 8-10 years' experience. Prior relevant experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field preferred. Valid Driver's License. Excellent computer skills and writing skills required. Must demonstrate understanding of the issues facing Black and Latino adolescents. Ability to work as a member of a team and can be independent when necessary. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff. Demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs youth.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

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