Prevention Counselor

2 months ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States Cayuga Centers Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Prevention Counselor in Fort Lauderdale

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in our community

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County)

Salary: $55,000/annually

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 locations across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

About the Program and Position:

Our Substance Abuse Prevention Program uses the evidence-based model Botvin's LifeSkills Training (LST), a proven method to teach students in Broward County schools how to avoid drug and alcohol use. LST covers topics such as decision-making, coping with stress, and resisting peer pressure. Young people can gain practical life skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to resist negative influences that can lead to substance abuse.

The Prevention Counselor conducts substance abuse prevention group services to children and youth in designated Broward schools/areas under the direction of the Program Supervisor. They will work with children and youth to build resistance and social competency skills to change attitudes/behaviors, prevent and reduce substance use, and promote healthy behaviors. The counselor is responsible for documentation, and collecting and organizing program data. The counselor is also responsible for maintaining productivity as determined by the grant and the program supervisor.

How you get to use your skills…

  • Provide a variety of fun and engaging activities to help youth build skills and develop resiliency, including group discussions and structured activities.
  • Complete ongoing and daily documentation, including but not limited to, prevention activity logs, fidelity checklists, and attendance sheets.
  • Collect and gather evaluation data for program outcomes.
  • File documentation in assigned charts on a weekly basis.
  • Attend community meetings and conduct outreach activities, as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing substance abuse training required by the grant, and complete all agency-required training within the designated deadlines.
  • Attend supervision with the Program Supervisor on a weekly basis.

Schedule: Non-Exempt

  • Flexible schedule to meet program needs, including evenings and weekends as needed; regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.



  • Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling
  • Registered as a clinical intern in the state of Florida and have a minimum of one year experience working with at-risk youth.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and schedule workload effectively and efficiently.
    • Requires flexibility for scheduling and traveling.
  • Excellent ability to work directly with the public and out in the community
    • Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Direct contact with clients required
  • Valid Florida Driver's License. Vehicle required: Must be safe and dependable.
  • Must meet any required state certification or licensing criteria.

Physical Requirements:

  • Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
  • Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
  • Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family visits


Benefits:
  • 160 hours of Vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
  • 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
  • Supervision available for licensure
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Pet and Legal Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
  • Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) match up to 6 %
  • Corporate Discounts Program
  • Sick Leave Pool
  • Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

  • Certified Great Place to Work ®
  • Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
  • Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
  • Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
  • Committed to employee professional development and advancement
  • We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities
  • Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
  • Large and growing national footprint

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