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