Youth Prevention Counselor — School & Community Impact

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Community, Inc. in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Youth Prevention Counselor-SOR to provide direct prevention services at the Wellness Center: 3144 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY, under the NY OASAS SOR program.

The role involves delivering evidence-based life skills, coordinating with families and schools, ensuring confidentiality, maintaining case records, and meeting performance deliverables. A Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related prevention experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related prevention work experience.
• Bachelor degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based life skills and prevention program in school or community settings to educate youth on making healthy choices.
• Partner with families, school administrators, social workers and program leadership to create comprehensive support systems.
• Adhere to confidentiality regulations including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Attend training seminars, case conferences, staff meetings and data driven supervision.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities at community and school service providers to engage youth and families in prevention education services.

Skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Bilingual (Spanish a plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education or related field

Job description

Argus Community, Inc. in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Youth Prevention Counselor-SOR to provide direct prevention services at the Wellness Center: 3144 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY, under the NY OASAS SOR program.

The role involves delivering evidence-based life skills, coordinating with families and schools, ensuring confidentiality, maintaining case records, and meeting performance deliverables. A Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related prevention experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.