Prevention Counseling Program Manager jobs in United States
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The Center for Youth Services, Inc. · 1 month ago

Prevention Counseling Program Manager

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. is dedicated to empowering youth by creating opportunities and promoting social justice. The RHY Prevention Counseling Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the RHY Prevention Counselors and ensuring effective service delivery and community outreach. This role includes program development, compliance monitoring, and team leadership.

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Responsibilities

Review and Monitor OASAS contract objectives, as well as maintaining the New York State Safe Harbour database
Ongoing planning and program development specific to assessment, counseling, and outcomes
Promote and develop effective linkages with community resources, providers, and systems
Assesses the needs of youth and families served
Assures compliance with record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements of the agency and funders
Supervises, provides guidance, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Counselors and Advocates
Hires, trains, orients, and mentors new counseling staff
Coordinates and leads the team outreach activities

Qualification

Master's DegreeCPP/ ICPS/ CASAC certificationChemical dependency knowledgeManagement techniquesCrisis interventionCase managementAdvocacy skillsCommunity resources knowledgeAdolescent development knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree in Counseling, Human Services or related field AND 5 years' human service experience with supervisory experience OR equivalent
A valid drivers license
Strong knowledge of Chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling
Strong management and supervisory techniques
Crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and strength-based problem solving and decision-making models
Strong knowledge of Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors
Knowledge of community resources
Strong literacy and communication skills

Preferred

CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC certification or advanced training in chemical dependency prevention preferred

Company

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.

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The Center for Youth provides comprehensive programs and services from prevention education to counseling to emergency shelter to youth development opportunities with respect for and full participation of youth.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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