What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Appalachia?
Counselor
Position Description
Title: Counselor
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt $55,000/year
Primary Function
The Counselor will provide trauma-informed emotional and social support to youth participants in the Kindergarten to Career Coaching Program. This role focuses on individual counseling, small-group workshops, and collaborative efforts to ensure participants develop resilience, executive function skills, and the social-emotional tools needed to thrive.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Counseling and Emotional Support:
- Conduct individual counseling sessions to address academic, emotional, and social challenges.
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution services as needed.
- Facilitate small-group sessions on topics such as self-esteem, emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and healthy decision-making.
Collaboration and Support:
- Partner with program staff to ensure trauma-informed care is embedded in all program activities.
- Engage with families to provide resources and guidance for supporting youth at home.
- Collaborate with case managers and career coaches to address individual participants' needs holistically.
Documentation and Evaluation:
- Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, including goals, progress, and outcomes.
- Assist in program evaluations to measure emotional and developmental growth.
Other:
· Perform other relevant duties as requested.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience providing trauma-informed counseling for youth.
- Strong understanding of social-emotional development and executive function coaching.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Harlan, KY 40831 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Harlan, KY 40831: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000
