Prevention Counselor II - Education & Outreach

Tri-County Human Services; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services is seeking qualified staff to support prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of clients. You will assess needs, teach education classes, provide counseling, and coordinate services under supervision.

The role includes leading group sessions, developing prevention programs, and training new staff on documentation and time management. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and any applicable certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in field related to Human Services from an accredited college or university.
• One year experience preferred in a Community Prevention, Mental Health, Addictions Treatment or School setting, or certification as Addictions Professional (CAP, CAAP, CAPP).
• Knowledge of addictions and/or mental health prevention, including program types and therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individuals at risk for substance abuse and mental health services.
• Teach alcohol/drug education classes and provide educational services.
• Perform case management and coordinate additional services including referrals to treatment.
• Provide individual counseling to prevention program clients under supervision.
• Lead or facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Attend community meetings and participate in prevention program planning.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group leadership

Case management

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Addictions Professional certification (CAP/CAAP/CAPP) or 5+ years prevention experience

Job description

Tri-County Human Services is seeking qualified staff to support prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of clients. You will assess needs, teach education classes, provide counseling, and coordinate services under supervision.

The role includes leading group sessions, developing prevention programs, and training new staff on documentation and time management. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and any applicable certification are preferred.