Family Advocate Counselor - Part-Time

CORA Services is a non-profit agency located in Northeast Philadelphia. CORA's mission is to assist youth, children, and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. CORA provides this assistance throughout the greater Philadelphia area.CORA has a Part Time opening in our Clinical Services Division for a mission driven, detail oriented individual who can provide support to the clients and families served through our Family Advocacy Program.The Family Advocate Counselor is responsible for providing counseling services to adolescents, children and family members, as well as case management services as appropriate. Starting Rate : $24.07 / hour(rate commensurate with experience and credentialing)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide individual, group and family counseling in the Agency or approved schools / alternate sites as appropriate.Advocate for clients in obtaining appropriate support services.Seek out and provide consultation with other professionals as needed.Initiate and recommend appropriate referrals as needed.Adhere to Agency and funding source guidelines concerning caseload requirements and accountability.Generate and prepare all required statistical reports in a timely fashion.Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings.Establish and maintain close working relationships with school / community representatives in assigned geographical areas as appropriate.Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities.Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, as needed.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Master's level degree in one of the helping professionsEducation or experience in family systems intervention / service essentialEXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS : Documented experience in treatment or intervention counseling services requiredWorking knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use essentialOne year experience in youth service setting preferred.Please note : All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before starting work with CORA Services. CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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