Evening Triage Counselor

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

The Evening Triage Counselor is responsible for providing crisis counseling and responsive care for youth ages 12-21. The Counselor completes a comprehensive assessment that identifies immediate needs as well as longer term developmental and/or treatment needs. This position also provides crisis counseling for families, information dissemination and referral services, as needed.

Schedule: Full time Monday- Friday 12p-8pm

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Youth advocacy
• Case management
• Community outreach and networking with other agencies/ providers
• Parent group facilitation (research/science based curricula) as needed
• Transportation of clients, when required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 2 years' experience OR equivalent combination

• A valid driver's license

Skills:

• Counseling approaches and techniques
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent literacy and communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources

Pay Rate: $23 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities