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About the Role
The Community-Based Counselor provides ongoing individual and family counseling to youth and families, completing comprehensive assessments, and delivering prevention counseling services. The role involves crisis intervention, information and referral services, and advocacy within various youth programs.
Responsibilities
- Assessment and Intake
- Individual and family counseling
- Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors
- Crisis Intervention
- Referral Readiness and Referral
- Provide chemical dependency and gambling prevention counseling, groups, and activities
- Youth Advocacy
- Parent Group Facilitation (research/science-based curricula)
- Maintenance of Client Confidentiality
- Community outreach and networking with other agencies/providers
- Individual and Group Supervision Participation
- Transportation of Clients, when required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 2 years' related experience OR equivalent combination
- A valid driver's license
- Background check
- Driving record check
- Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements
Skills
- Strong knowledge of and experience in 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
Work Type
- Full time
- 35 hours per week
- 12-month position
- Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
Experience Level
- 2 years' related experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field
- Master's Degree preferred
- CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20- $21 per hour
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus of $1,000
About the Company
- The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities