School-Based Chemical Dependency Prevention Counselor
About The Position
The CD Prevention Counselor provides school-based crisis intervention, prevention counseling, and case management services to youth. Counseling may be individual, family, or group-based. The Counselor conducts comprehensive student assessments to identify substance use or abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors that may inhibit healthy youth development, and provides problem-solving support and referrals. Based on assessment results, the Counselor develops an Individual Service Plan with each youth. The plan may include direct services from the Counselor, support from school staff, and referrals to community agencies and school services. The Counselor works with faculty, staff, and partner agencies to ensure quality services, attends school and referral meetings and appropriate school events, and coordinates and facilitates groups, workshops, and trainings as needed or requested. The position also includes transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week, 11-month position. Location is to be determined. Pay is $20–$22 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- CPP, ICSP, or CASAC credential.
- Advanced training in chemical dependency prevention-related areas.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and comprehensive assessments, including assessment of substance use or abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors.
- Provide individual and family prevention counseling.
- Provide school-based crisis intervention and triage.
- Provide case management services.
- Develop Individual Service Plans with youth based on assessment findings.
- Coordinate with school staff, faculty, and partner agencies to support quality services and referral linkages.
- Represent the agency and serve as a liaison at referral team meetings, partner meetings, open houses, and health fairs.
- Advocate for youth.
- Provide transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy.
- Coordinate and facilitate groups, workshops, and trainings as needed and requested.
- Attend school meetings, referral meetings, and appropriate school events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
