School-Based Counselor

School-Based Counselor Center for Youth Services - 3.9 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $19 - $21 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Family therapy Community outreach programs Intake Triage Local agency collaboration Family counseling Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Case management Substance abuse CASAC Workshop facilitation School counseling services facilitation Referral coordination Crisis intervention counseling Community resource coordination Time management Student assessment Full Job Description The Center for

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We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

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. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments with the student. 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.

Schedule:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. 11- month position

Location:

East High School Responsibilities:

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 meetings, open houses and health fairs Outreach to School Transportation for program participants when necessary and consistent with agency and school policy

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND 1 year counseling experience OR Equivalent / Master's Degree preferred CPP/ ICSP/ CASAC, advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred

Skills:

Knowledge of Adolescent development issues Basic knowledge of counseling approaches and techniques and crisis intervention Strong time management skills

Pay Rate:

$19- $12 per hour The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities