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Program Overview
The Fulton County Clubhouse for Youth is a place where adolescents, ages 13– 17, can spend their out-of-school time learning the tools, coping skills, and socialization strategies to keep them safe and drug-free. Youth participate in life skills groups, social outings, educational supports, career development/exploration, and other activities that teach them how to maintain a healthy and sober lifestyle.
Position Summary
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a vital role in helping young individuals develop the necessary tools, coping skills, and socialization strategies to maintain a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. Your primary responsibility will be to offer counseling, guidance, and support to the youth participating in the program.
Role and Responsibilities
Individual and Group Counseling:
Treatment Planning:
Relapse Prevention Planning:
Education and Prevention:
Life Skills Development:
Socialization and Recreation:
Career Development and Exploration:
Documentation and Reporting:
Collaboration and Networking:
Transportation:
Qualifications/Competencies
Salary: $48,000.00
Benefits we offer:
Schedule:
This position is a full-time job, with work occurring Monday through Friday, and occasional availability on one Saturday per month. Workdays typically consist of 7 to 8 hours per day, with start and end times varying based on school or summer hours to accommodate the needs of the school-age clients. The specific schedule will be determined in coordination with the Program Manager and may include evening hours to accommodate participant availability and program events.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$50k-65k (estimate)
05/10/2024
07/08/2024
chris180.org
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
100 - 200
1981
CHRIS KIDS
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Since 1981, the CHRIS 180 mission has been to heal children, strengthen families and build community. CHRIS is an acronym that represents our core values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. Our goal is to unlock the potential of Georgias youth and fortify families by providing a hand up, not just a handout, through our integrated Family of Services. We believe that potential is a right, not a privilege. This holistic approach enables children, youth and families to unlock their potential for happiness, health and success despite challenging circumstances, often beyond their cont...rol. We offer an array of individualized programs through our Family of Services which includes: Behavioral Health, Safe Homes & Environments, Strong Communities and Education & Training. Our ambition is to be Georgia's go-to place where every vulnerable child or traumatized youth discovers how to unlock their potential. For more information or to help make a difference, visit www.chris180.org
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