Youth Villages Young Adult Counselor / Social Worker

OverviewCarry a maximum caseload of 9-10 young adultsMeet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week, increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need.Provide on call crisis support to the client 24 hours a day 7 days a week (alternating on-call duties).Provide accurate and complete information to Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis situation.Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or consultant in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle.Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment.

Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles.Conduct on-going assessment of the young adult’s needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective.

Engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment.Additional InformationSchedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileageThis position will primarily serve young adults in Suffolk County Qualifications RequirementsA Master’s degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferredA Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is requiredOne year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is requiredStrong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Basic computer knowledge Ability to maintain a flexible scheduleCovid-19 Vaccine RequirementAs of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.Experience growth and development through our continuous training as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.Additional BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and VisionRetirement Savings Pension Plan401k2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year10 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone ReimbursementYouth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults.

We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds.

Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity.

We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.