Center for Youth
Evening Triage Counselor
Center for Youth, Rochester, New York, United States,
$1,500.00 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!
The full-time Evening Triage Counselor position is 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $23 per hour. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm.
The Evening Triage Counselor is responsible for providing crisis counseling and responsive care for youth ages 12-21 seeking Center services (including Counseling, Emergency Housing, and Transitional Living) during the hours of Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Counselor completes a comprehensive assessment that identifies immediate needs as well as longer-term developmental and/or treatment needs. This assessment includes identifying any issues related to substance use/abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors that inhibit healthy youth development. An initial Individualized Service Plan is developed based upon the assessment and goals identified by the youth, including appropriate prevention activities. This position also provides crisis counseling for families, information dissemination, and referral services, as needed.
The Evening Triage Counselor handles crisis phone calls, as well as walk-in clients seeking assistance. The Counselor is additionally responsible for providing community outreach and networking with other agencies/providers to coordinate services for their clients. Additionally, the Evening Triage Counselor will provide supervision, mentoring, and support to Volunteer Phone Counselors and will conduct training for new Volunteer Phone Counselors as well as group meetings for all the Volunteer Phone Counselors as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Triage/Assessment and Intake
Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors
Individual and Family Crisis Counseling/Crisis Intervention
Referral Readiness and Referral
Provide chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling and activities that foster skill development and/or facilitate appropriate treatment referrals
Youth Advocacy and Case Management
Accurate, Timely Case and Program Record Keeping
Transportation of Clients, when required and consistent with agency policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
A
minimum
of a Bachelor's degree* in human services, education, or a related field; and 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment, and life experience. Must have a valid driver's license with an approved driving record and regular access to a vehicle.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
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The full-time Evening Triage Counselor position is 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $23 per hour. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm.
The Evening Triage Counselor is responsible for providing crisis counseling and responsive care for youth ages 12-21 seeking Center services (including Counseling, Emergency Housing, and Transitional Living) during the hours of Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Counselor completes a comprehensive assessment that identifies immediate needs as well as longer-term developmental and/or treatment needs. This assessment includes identifying any issues related to substance use/abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors that inhibit healthy youth development. An initial Individualized Service Plan is developed based upon the assessment and goals identified by the youth, including appropriate prevention activities. This position also provides crisis counseling for families, information dissemination, and referral services, as needed.
The Evening Triage Counselor handles crisis phone calls, as well as walk-in clients seeking assistance. The Counselor is additionally responsible for providing community outreach and networking with other agencies/providers to coordinate services for their clients. Additionally, the Evening Triage Counselor will provide supervision, mentoring, and support to Volunteer Phone Counselors and will conduct training for new Volunteer Phone Counselors as well as group meetings for all the Volunteer Phone Counselors as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Triage/Assessment and Intake
Assessment of substance use/abuse, problem gambling, and other risk factors
Individual and Family Crisis Counseling/Crisis Intervention
Referral Readiness and Referral
Provide chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling and activities that foster skill development and/or facilitate appropriate treatment referrals
Youth Advocacy and Case Management
Accurate, Timely Case and Program Record Keeping
Transportation of Clients, when required and consistent with agency policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
A
minimum
of a Bachelor's degree* in human services, education, or a related field; and 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment, and life experience. Must have a valid driver's license with an approved driving record and regular access to a vehicle.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
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