Weekend Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20.00 per hour

About Us

Tidewater Youth Services Commission is committed to serving court-involved and at-risk youth in the Tidewater Region of Virginia. Our residential programs are professional,challenging and fast-paced. You will leave every day knowing you made a difference in this world.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

Tidewater Youth Services Commission is looking to hire a Weekend Counselor as a part of community monitoring program.

Duties include:

• Assigned a case load of up to 10 clients to monitor digitally and in-person per weekend.
• Carry agency phone and respond to all alerts from Friday 5:00pm - Monday 9:00am.
• In-person visits Saturday mornings for assigned families of delinquent youth in their home.
• Travel in own vehicle required but mileage is reimbursed.
• Providing assistance; modeling behaviors; reinforcing positive actions.
• Prepares records of client visits, progress, and case notes.
• Responds to emergencies and crisis interventions as needed.
• Establishes working relationships with families, court personnel, referral agencies, and other service providers.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: In person