School-Based Prevention Counselor

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The School-Based Prevention Counselor provides school-based crisis intervention, individual, family, and group prevention counseling, and case management services to youth. 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 assessments, the Counselor develops an Individual Service Plan with each youth, outlining direct services provided by the Counselor and school staff, along with links to community agencies and school services. The Counselor collaborates with faculty, staff, and partner agencies to support quality services; attends school, referral, and partner meetings and appropriate school events; and coordinates or facilitates groups, workshops, and trainings as needed. The role also includes youth advocacy and, when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy, transportation for program participants.

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 with at least 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 of students, including assessment of substance use or abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors.
• Provide individual and family prevention counseling; provide crisis intervention and triage.
• Provide case management and support youth with problem solving and referrals.
• Develop Individual Service Plans with youth, including services from the Counselor, school staff, and community or school referrals.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and partner agencies to ensure quality services.
• Represent the agency and serve as a liaison at referral-team and partner meetings, open houses, and health fairs.
• Attend school meetings and events when appropriate.
• Coordinate and facilitate groups, workshops, and trainings as needed or requested.
• Advocate for youth.
• Transport program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level