School-Based Counselor

OVERVIEW:

The Chemical Dependency Prevention Counselor is responsible for providing school-based crisis intervention, prevention counseling (individual, family and group) and case management services to youth. The Counselor provides support for problem solving as well as information and referral services. S/he is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments with the student that may identify any issues related to substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors that inhibit healthy youth development. Based upon assessment, the Counselor will develop an Individual Service Plan with a youth that includes the direct services provided by the Counselor, school staff, as well as referral linkages to other community agencies and school services. The Counselor will work with faculty, staff and collaborative partner agencies to assure quality services are provided. The Counselor will attend school meetings, referral meetings, and when appropriate, school events. They will maintain a professional relationship with faculty, staff and partnering agencies. The Counselor will also coordinate and facilitate groups, workshops and trainings as needed and requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Intake and Assessment
• Individual and Family Prevention Counseling
• Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling and other risk factors
• Coordination and Facilitation of Groups and Workshops
• Crisis Intervention/Triage
• Case Management
• Agency Ambassador and Liaison at Referral Team Meetings, Partner Meetings, Open Houses, Health Fairs
• Youth Advocacy
• Outreach to School
• Knowledge of school policies and procedures
• Effective time management skills to meet job responsibilities
• Accurate and timely case and program record keeping
• Transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy
• Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Ability to provide a thorough/holistic assessment on youth seeking services.
• Basic knowledge of various counseling approaches and techniques including crisis intervention.
• Youth friendly.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth and within the team, agency and with the collaborating skills.
• Effectively manage time to meet the job responsibilities.
• Ability to occasionally work and/or to be available for consultation after hours and on weekends when necessary or scheduled.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree with minimum one year of counseling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: A Master's degree, CPP/ICSP/CASAC, advanced training in chemical dependency prevention-related areas is preferred.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

(Rev. 06/23)