School-Based 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

Equal Employment Opportunities

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. seeks a Chemical Dependency Prevention Counselor to provide school-based crisis intervention, prevention counseling (individual, family and group) and case management for youth at East High School in Rochester, NY.

This full-time, 11-month role includes intake, assessments, ISP development and collaboration with school staff to link youth with community resources. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of counseling experience or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year counseling experience, or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPP/ICSP/CASAC training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Assessment.
• Individual and Family Prevention Counseling.
• Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors.
• Coordination and facilitation of groups and workshops.
• Crisis Intervention/Triage.
• Case Management.
• Agency ambassador and liaison at meetings, open houses and health fairs.
• Outreach to School.
• Transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy.

Skills

Adolescent development

Counseling approaches

Crisis intervention

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year counseling experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPP/ICSP/CASAC training

Job description

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 Chemical Dependency Prevention Counselor is responsible for providing school-based crisis intervention, prevention counseling (individual, family and group) and case management services to youth. The Counselor provides support for problem solving as well as information and referral services. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments with the student. The Counselor will develop an Individual Service Plan with a youth that includes the direct services provided by the Counselor, school staff, as well as referral linkages to other community agencies and school services.

Schedule:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. 11- month position

Location:

East High School

Responsibilities

• Intake and Assessment
• Individual and Family Prevention Counseling
• Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors
• Coordination and facilitation of groups and workshops
• Crisis Intervention/Triage
• Case Management
• Agency ambassador and liaison at meetings, open houses and health fairs
• Outreach to School
• Transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 1 year counseling experience OR Equivalent / Master's Degree preferred
• CPP/ ICSP/ CASAC, advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of Adolescent development issues
• Basic knowledge of counseling approaches and techniques and crisis intervention
• Strong time management skills

Pay Rate: $20- $21 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

Salary: $20 - $21 per hour