School Based Counselor/Educator (Full Time, Red Creek Central Schools)

Job Description

Job Title: School-Based Counselor/Educator

Reports To: Program Director – Prevention Services

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 Rer Hour

About Delphi Rise:

Delphi Rise is a small but impactful community-based, non-profit behavioral health organization that focuses on supporting individuals with substance use addiction.  Since 1936, we have been offering our community an array of services including Outpatient Treatment; school-based prevention, education and counseling; prison Reentry Services; HUD Rapid Re-Housing supports; and Health Homes Care Management services. We also operate an Open Access Clinic, providing on-demand substance abuse evaluations and referrals. In fact, we are the only 24/7 Open Access Provider in Monroe County!

We are proud of the employee benefits we offer: medical insurance plans that are fully or mostly funded by Delphi Rise, nine paid holidays, and 20 days of PTO earned in the 1^st year with us!  We welcome a hybrid work schedule that we feel reflects our culture of maintaining a healthy work and home life balance.

Delphi Rise’s staff is experienced, passionate and resilient, always putting our clients at the center of our work. Our culture is one of warmth, laughter, affirmation and hope. We are excited to bring a Finance Director on staff who reflects and upholds these values.

Summary

The School Based Counselor is responsible for providing supportive, evidence-based intervention services to students who are using substances or who may be considered high risk for substance use and related concerns. The Counselor will engage with the identified student,  conduct an assessment and provide intervention services through discharge or through the referral process to another organization/service.  In addition, the Counselor may be called upon to facilitate presentations related to drug use/abuse awareness both in school and community settings. The Counselor will work towards developing service linkages with school and agency personnel, where possible.  Candidates possessing traits and strengths in the areas of creativity, student outreach/engagement, and innovation related to substance use prevention will be of particular interest.

Job Responsibilities:

Client Services:

1. Provide intervention services, including individual, group or family counseling, to individuals identified as “at risk” for substance abuse/use and related concerns.
2. Provide outreach services to engage students and families who may be unable to access services elsewhere;
3. Maintain client records as required;
4. Conduct assessments at intake to determine each clients/student’s individual needs;
5. Develop individualized services plans for each client/student addressing all needs identified at intake, including appropriate support services;
6. Network with other schools or agencies for client services and appropriate referrals;
7. Provide case management services to all clients until the substance use issues are resolved or more appropriate services are identified and the client is successfully referred;
8. Provide follow-up/after care services for clients/students as appropriate;
9. Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with Federal Law   School/Community:
10. Provide outreach services to school and community groups in the form of classroom curriculum, presentations, substance awareness presentations, and/or in-service to faculty or other agencies;
11. Consult with school and/or community agencies as needed;
12. As time permits, be available to the students, parents, faculty and the community at-large

Agency:

1. Attend staff meetings and consultations as well as participate in case conferences;
2. Participate in supervision with the Program Director;
3. Compile data on monthly activities;
4. Attend trainings and workshops to keep abreast of current substance use trends, techniques and for skill development;
5. Prepare and develop prevention counseling/education materials;
6. Any other task which may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The minimum requirements for this position:

1. A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field is
2. A CASAC, CPP, or other NYS recognized QHP status is
3. One year of experience in counseling in a school or social service setting is

Delphi Rise is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we strictly prohibit such conduct by our employees, contractors, and business partners.

We strive to attract, develop, and retain the best talent from diverse backgrounds, and we believe that our differences make us stronger.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for our job opportunities, and we will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities