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ReadyKids, Inc.
Counselor (based at Foothills Childrens Advocacy Center)
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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.
$40,403 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Counselor (based at Foothills Children's Advocacy Center) - Full time, 40 Hours per week Responsible for the following job duties:
- Provide clinical assessment and intensive, specialized mental health treatment to child and adolescent victims of abuse and neglect and exposure to domestic violence.
- Provide counseling to family members of victims, as needed, to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment of the child/adolescent victim.
- Provide crisis intervention and problematic sexual behavior interventions to youth and their families.
- This position is supported by a partnership with ReadyKids and Foothills Children's Advocacy Center (FCAC), and the services will be provided at FCAC.
Successful candidates will have:
- Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
- State licensure required.
- Minimum of 4 years experience working with children, adolescents and families.
- Knowledge of treatment needs of abused and neglected children.
- Knowledge of theory and practice in the area of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate intervention strategies.
- Ability to organize time effectively and to meet assigned work demands.
- Strong leadership skills and desire to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary:
starting at $62,825- For employee-only coverage, ReadyKids pays 90-100% of health insurance premiums and 100% of dental and life insurance premiums
- Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays
- Employer-matched retirement plan Open until filled.