Intensive Reunification Counselor

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

1d • $0 - $31

About The Position

The W.A.Y Aftercare Program supports youths transitioning from the residential treatment center. The Intensive Reunification Counselor develops and maintains relationships with youths and families and helps ensure they receive comprehensive community services while participating in Aftercare. The Counselor works alongside the Fair Futures Coach, service providers, community members, and other stakeholders.

The program uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as its clinical model and foundation. DBT is an evidence-based, adaptable approach tailored to an individual’s skills, needs, and level of trauma. It can also integrate with other clinical models and is used to support families working toward reunification and integration into their communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or an associate’s degree with 3–5 years of experience working with the Juvenile Justice population in non-secured, secure detention, and/or residential treatment facilities; or a high school diploma with 8–10 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent computer skills and writing skills.
• Understanding of issues facing Black and Latino adolescents.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff.
• Ability to effectively use a multicultural approach when working with youth with special needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant experience in social service, mental health, or child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with youths and families.
• Ensure youths and families receive comprehensive community services during participation in Aftercare services.
• Work alongside the Fair Futures Coach, service providers, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Use the program's DBT-based clinical approach to support families working toward reunification and integration into their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time