Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor | Flexible Hours | Growth Path

Pinnacle Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinnacle Community Services is seeking a part-time Youth Counselor to support youth in our trauma-informed, family-centered program in Niagara region. The role focuses on promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy coping skills for youth in agency programs.

The Youth Counselor will use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care, collaborate with case managers and residential staff, maintain documentation, and contribute to program outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in counseling children and families providing Solution Focused Brief Therapy preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Internet/Intranet, web-based databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and provide brief counseling services for youth engaged in agency programs, determining service needs and making referrals to internal or external providers as appropriate.
• Utilize Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approaches, monitor client progress, maintain required face-to-face contact standards, and engage families/caregivers when appropriate.
• Collaborate with case managers, residential staff, and community partners to coordinate services, support case planning, and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain timely client documentation, discharge records, program statistics, and outcome data; assist with reporting requirements for funders and stakeholders.
• Support shelter operations as needed, including responding to phones, visitors, and youth needs.
• Participate in supervision, training, case reviews, and agency meetings to support professional development and program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.

Skills

Counseling experience

MS Office

Education

LMHC license or relevant counseling program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pinnacle Community Services is seeking a part-time Youth Counselor to support youth in our trauma-informed, family-centered program in Niagara region. The role focuses on promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy coping skills for youth in agency programs.

The Youth Counselor will use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care, collaborate with case managers and residential staff, maintain documentation, and contribute to program outcomes.