Summary
The Prevention Counselor is directly responsible for the delivery of Prevention services to the target populations. This position reports directly to the Senior Counselor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conducts assessments and Intakes.
- Development and implementation of service plans.
- Provides individual, group counseling, and rap sessions.
- Conducts workshops.
- Conducts community drug education forums.
- Facilitates evidence-based programs.
- Facilitates other pro-social and recreational activities.
- Plans and participates in community cultural and recreational activities.
- Responsible for timely and accurate record keeping.
- Liaison between referral sources.
- Participates in team meetings for the development of work plans.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Attends ongoing training for skill development.
- Models professional behaviors.
- May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- CPS or CPP; or CASAC-T with 1+ years of experience in the provision of prevention services, meeting the 60-hour Prevention specific training, and actively working towards obtaining CPS/CPP certification.
- Must have computer skills.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug-free.
Employment Type: Full Time
Language: English (Spanish a plus)
Benefits: Participation in 401K, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave.
Salary details: $48,000 annually.
