School-Based Chemical Dependency Prevention Counselor

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.

Overview:

The CD Prevention Counselor is responsible for providing school-based crisis intervention, prevention counseling (individual, family and group) and case management services to youth. They are 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, and provide support for problem solving and referral services. 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 partner agencies to assure quality services are provided. The Counselor will attend school meetings, referral meetings, and when appropriate, school events. The Counselor will also coordinate and facilitate groups, workshops and trainings as needed and requested.

SCHEDULE: Full time, 35 hours per week, 11-month position

LOCATION: TBD

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
• Crisis Intervention/Triage
• Case Management
• Agency Ambassador and Liaison at Referral Team Meetings, Partner Meetings, Open Houses, Health Fairs
• Youth Advocacy
• Transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy
• Other duties as assigned

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.

PAYRATE: $20-$22 per hour

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

(Rev. 08/26)