Prevention Counseling Program Manager
About The Position
The Center for Youth is seeking a Prevention Counseling Program Manager to oversee the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Prevention Counseling Program. This department offers a range of services to vulnerable youth, including prevention counseling, crisis nurseries, emergency shelter, housing support, a food and clothing pantry, street outreach, and assistance for victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The Manager will lead and supervise RHY Prevention Counselors, including Community Counselors, Triage Counselors, Youth & Family Counselors, and Safe Harbour Advocates. This role involves strategic planning, service evaluation, team outreach, and collaboration with external providers. The Manager will also assess community needs and service expansion opportunities, attend case reviews, and work closely with other RHY Managers.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Human Services or related field AND 5 years' human service experience with supervisory experience OR equivalent
- A valid drivers license
- Strong knowledge of Chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling
- Strong management and supervisory techniques
- Crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and strength-based problem solving and decision-making models
- Strong knowledge of Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors
- Knowledge of community resources
- Strong literacy and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC certification or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred
Responsibilities
- Review and Monitor OASAS contract objectives, as well as maintaining the New York State Safe Harbour database.
- Ongoing planning and program development specific to assessment, counseling, and outcomes
- Promote and develop effective linkages with community resources, providers, and systems
- Assesses the needs of youth and families served
- Assures compliance with record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements of the agency and funders
- Supervises, provides guidance, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Counselors and Advocates
- Hires, trains, orients, and mentors new counseling staff
- Coordinates and leads the team outreach activities
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
