Student Assistance Program Counselor
Company: Contact Community Services Inc
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Title: Student Assistance Program CounselorLocation:
New YorkOpen Date: 3/20/2024 Category: Social Services Description:
Annual Salary - $ 58,500 - $60,000Exempt Position10.50-month
positionschool based counselor with paid summers offGeneral
SummaryStudent Assistance Program Counselors provide individual and
group counseling, education, consultation and referral services to
adolescents and their families participating in a school-based
substance abuse prevention and early intervention program.Duties
and ResponsibilitiesInterview and assess students and families in
school, off-site or community setting, utilizing advanced
specialized diagnostic skills and counseling techniques.Assess
students to determine if Student Assistance Program Counselor can
provide the necessary treatment indicated and/or refers client for
services provided through other agencies depending on the nature
and extent of the problem.Monitor, evaluate, and record client
progress with respect to treatment goals.Collaborate with school
support staff and community professionals to discuss and make
recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of clients.Function as
a mental health/substance abuse consultant for school staff and
provide appropriate recommendations as necessary.Design and conduct
educational groups, programs and awareness activities for students,
school staff, parents and community groups to provide information
about program services and promote substance use and mental health
prevention.Prepare and maintain accurate, timely written and
electronic case records in compliance with OASAS standards.Collect
and report written and electronic school outcome data and compile
monthly and quarterly reports as required by the funder.Participate
in staff development and training programs.Participate in monthly
peer consultation group meetings.Participate in and/or attends
school functions i.e., Open House, school plays etc.Education
RequirementsGraduation from a regionally accredited college or
university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents
to grant degrees with a master's degree in social work, counseling,
or closely related field (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC). New York State
license required, CASAC preferred.Previous Experience
RequirementPost master's professional level work experience:
Minimum (1) year or its part time equivalent, in mental health or
substance abuse counseling* which included counseling persons ages
12 to 21 years.*Mental health and substance abuse counseling is
defined as experience involving aspecialized formal interaction
between a mental health professional and a client in which
atherapeutic relationship is established to resolve symptoms,
stress, relationship or familial.problems, difficulties in coping,
etc. Experience in counseling which does not have.interpersonal
goals as the primary focus, such as academic, career, legal,
financial, criminaljustice, rehabilitation, etc. is not considered
as qualifying experience for this position.Knowledge and Skills
Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position.Knowledgeable in the
principles, practices, and clinical techniques of counseling,
particularly in substance abuseKnowledgeable in adolescent
development, behavior and pathology, and the treatment of
adolescentsKnowledgeable in the services provided by mental health
and substance abuse inpatient and outpatient clinics in the
community.Knowledgeable in services provided by public and private
community agencies particularly those services for
adolescents.Knowledgeable in the public school systemAbility to
develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff,
adolescent clients, professional colleagues in the mental health
and education systems, client families and community service
providers.Ability to prepare concise, timely and comprehensive
social case work records, to analyze the information and to reach
sound decisions.Additional RequirementsMust submit to and pass
background checks by the Office of Mental Health, the NYS Justice
Center, and the NYS Department of EducationValid driver's
licenseReliable TransportationIndependent auto insurance (Minimum
of $100,000/$300,000 liability limits)Incumbents in this position
will be expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week as job
requirements and school calendars dictate.This position description
in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will
be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to
perform any other job-related duties requested by their
supervisor.This document does not create an employment contract,
implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment
relationship.Physical Dimensions (Job-related physical abilities an
individual needs to possess to perform the job in a satisfactory
manner)This position involves extensive walking and driving and
possibly lifting up to 20 pounds.All requirements are subject to
possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.Contact Community Services, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Shift:
Days EOE We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law. PI0049fd9f7afe-25660-34074326
Keywords: Contact Community Services Inc, Syracuse , Student Assistance Program Counselor, Other , Syracuse, New York
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