Counselor I - Chesapeake - CBCS

Job Description

Job Description

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 several part-time Community Based Counselors to provide non-clinical treatment services with at-risk youth and their families. You will receive all necessary training for our evidenced based treatment modalities/services.

Duties include:

• Providing non-clinical counseling services with youth and their of families at their home or in the community.
• Services to include, but not limited, to Anger Management/Aggression Replacement Training, Casey Life Skills, Individual or Family counseling sessions, Parenting Support, and Substance Abuse Education.
• Travel in own vehicle required but mileage is reimbursed.
• Flexible schedule required including after school, evenings and weekend hours that fit your schedule and the family's.
• Work involves meeting with assigned youths and their families in their home.
• 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
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person