Community-Based Prevention Counselor
About The Position
The Community-Based Prevention Counselor provides ongoing individual and family counseling to youth and families seeking services from The Center for Youth. The counselor completes the comprehensive assessment started by the triage/intake counselor and typically carries an average caseload of 15–20 cases. The role includes crisis intervention, family counseling, and information and referral services as needed. The counselor delivers prevention counseling throughout the Center’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs and in community partner programs. This is a full-time, 12-month position scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Counselors must occasionally work outside their regular hours to meet the needs of the youth served. The position pays $20–$21 per hour and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Offers may be contingent on a background check and a driving record and automobile insurance that meet the agency insurance carrier’s requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of and experience providing chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling.
- Strong literacy and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- CPP, ICPS, or CASAC credential, or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessment and intake.
- Provide individual and family counseling.
- Assess substance use or abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors.
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Assess referral readiness and make referrals.
- Provide chemical dependency and gambling prevention counseling, groups, and activities.
- Advocate for youth.
- Facilitate parent groups using research- or science-based curricula.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Conduct community outreach and network with other agencies and providers.
- Participate in individual and group supervision.
- Transport clients when required.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
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Job Type
Full-time
