Prevention Counselor (Staten Island YMCA - Counseling Service)

YMCA
Hourly
$19.00
$26.00
How to Apply
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The Prevention Counselor implements and documents Evidence-Based Programs and provide care to a designated caseload.
Job Description

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Staten Island YMCA - Counseling Service is seeking qualified full-time and part-time individuals to implement and document Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) and provide care to a designated caseload, including individual, group, and family counseling.

Qualifications
  • BA/BSW/CASAC degree with psychology, social science or addiction as part of the curriculum. MSW/MHC preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in delivery of curriculums and prevention and/or addiction counseling.
  • Experience working with children and families.
  • Substance abuse education and knowledge of 12-step philosophy.
  • Knowledge of the developmental stages of a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Skills in planning process, oriented art projects, and providing a stimulating group/classroom environment.
  • Excellent organization skills.
Essential Functions
  • Deliver EBPs and conduct prevention counseling to clients and their families on and off-site.
  • Conduct screenings and assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, treatment, and discharge planning.
  • Document prevention work and other client information in accordance with prevention guidelines, adhering to Census reporting, YMCA of Greater New York, and program standards.
  • Complete ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals involved with the caseload.
  • Maintain superior quality assurance and program quality, ensure contract and regulation compliance, and fulfill clinical standards and best practices.
  • Perform group and individual counseling at the branch and conduct intake assessments.
  • Develop and foster positive working relationships with onsite and offsite staff, service location personnel, and community partners.
  • Serve as task supervisor to interns, volunteers, and/or co-workers.
  • Assist the supervisor with inputting required documentation into WITNYS and coordinate appropriate services for onsite EBPs and other prevention counseling services.
  • Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.