Youth Support Services Counselor

2 weeks ago


Sarasota, Florida, United States Safe Children Coalition Inc Full time
Job Overview

OBJECTIVE:

The aim is to deliver community-based counseling services that encompass outreach, intake, assessment, interventions, and referral services for individuals and groups.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

  • Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations, including psycho-social assessments and suicide risk evaluations.
  • Manage an average caseload of six (6) new clients each month.
  • Offer crisis counseling and facilitate referral connections for individuals and families.
  • Provide crisis counseling within school settings and/or in-home environments as necessary.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop tailored service plans and document them in Case worthy.
  • Address issues identified in service plans with clients and their families.
  • Maintain accurate client records, documenting sessions, meetings, phone interactions, and other relevant information through progress notes and documentation.
  • Facilitate group counseling sessions and instruct on social skills.
  • Engage in community outreach initiatives, ensuring all outreach activities are documented and submitted for operational review.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, including training sessions and association meetings as required.
  • Receive supervision and case file reviews from the Program Manager.
  • Contribute to case staffing discussions and truancy court appearances as needed.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Safe Children Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify the position description to align with actual job requirements.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • 5 weeks of paid time off (PTO) accrued during the first year of employment
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Continuous coaching and feedback
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Benefits with Shared Premium Costs Include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing and be insurable by the agency's current insurance provider. Compliance with state criminal background check requirements is mandatory.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field, along with two (2) years of professional experience in child welfare or social services.

-or-

A Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field, accompanied by one (1) year of professional experience in child welfare or social services.



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