What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Peaceful Tomorrows (4575) position at Center for Family Services?
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Summary: The Center for Family Services is looking for a Full Time Youth Counselor. The Youth Counselor works with a dynamic team of professionals providing counseling and support services to children, teens, and parents who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence in their home. The primary role of the Youth Counselor is to provide assessments, counseling using TF-CBT and psycho-educational services.
Location: Camden, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time
Job Requirements:
- Maintain a caseload of counseling cases in the program
- Provide weekly/bi-weekly individual counseling sessions with clients on caseload
- Conduct to 2-3 weekly group sessions
- Provide case management services as needed
- Complete documentation and other reporting requirements
- Maintain contact with referral sources and provide progress updates
- Meets regularly with supervisor and participates in other continuing professional development opportunities.
- Assist Program Director in completing reports and reviewing weekly invoices and progress notes
- Complete file reviews, and follow-up calls for active and discharged clients
- Other related duties as required.
- MSW, or MA in a related human services field
- Licensed (MFT, LCSW, LPC) preferred or license eligible
- Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking preferred but not required
- Knowledge in the area of domestic violence
- Experience working with children, teens and families
- Willing to complete TF-CBT Training
- Clearly communicate ideas in both written and verbal form
- Valid driver's license in the state of his/her residence, insurance, and clean driving record.
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
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