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Cenikor
LSAA/LADAC Counselor - Farmington, NM
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$35,753 / year median in New Mexico
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Not Available
LSAA/LADAC
Counselor- Farmington, NM Cenikor
Occupation:
Counselors, All OtherLocation:
Farmington, NM- 87401
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/31/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
CenikorWeb Site:
www.cenikor.org Job #: 1574 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.LSAA/LADAC
Counselor- Farmington, NM Cenikor's Value Proposition
- What's In It for You?
- PURPOSE in your work
- service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME
OFF, $2k- $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES
- we hire and reward high performers.
- Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
- STABILITY and GROWTH
- more than 55 years in business
- our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
CONTINUOUS
LEARNING andPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
CONTINUOUS
LEARNING andPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
- The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
- The work we do isn't easy.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am- 5:00pm Additional Information Help for Additional Information.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure as LSAA, LADAC and LPCC, LMSW, or LMFT in the state of New Mexico
- Adherence to the organizational and NAADAC Code of Ethics
- Good working knowledge of related referral sources in San Juan County.
- Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with clients.
- Good writing and verbal communication skills.
- If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of continuous sobriety.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
- Must be willing to perform shift work.
- Position requires extensive paperwork and some driving.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Must be willing to attend in-service and community training programs as needed
- Willing to assist in the orientation of new staff members.
- Maintain adherence and compliance with Federal, State, and agency confidentiality regulations.
- Willing to continue the development of counseling skills and increase knowledge as it relates to advancement of addictive diseases and treatment options.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor