Youth Substance Use Counselor & Education Facilitator

York County; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

York County seeks a Substance Use Screening and Assessment Specialist for the Psychology and Substance Use Services Program. The role conducts screenings and assessments for youth, writes progress reports, and supports education and anger management classes across Williamsburg, James City County, York, Poquoson, Gloucester, and Mathews.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in human services with at least two years of experience working with socially or emotionally challenged youth;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required.
• Experience with counseling techniques and crisis intervention preferred.
• Strong interviewing, documentation and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform substance use screening and assessments using standard tools.
• Conduct psycho-social interviews with youth and parents.
• Administer urine drug screens as needed.
• Facilitate online or in-person education and anger management classes.
• Write and deliver reports on client progress to referring agencies.
• Draft assessment results and case closure summaries; maintain client files.
• Maintain accurate data on service hours delivered.
• Attend multi-agency staffings, treatment team meetings, and supervision as scheduled.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Crisis intervention

Interviews

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Urine drug screens

Job description

York County seeks a Substance Use Screening and Assessment Specialist for the Psychology and Substance Use Services Program. The role conducts screenings and assessments for youth, writes progress reports, and supports education and anger management classes across Williamsburg, James City County, York, Poquoson, Gloucester, and Mathews.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in human services with at least two years of experience working with socially or emotionally challenged youth;