The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor will be responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, evaluating, and facilitating departmental programs, activities and events and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor at our Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse located in Bronx, NY.

This is a full-time position working 35 hours a week Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evening.

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and facilitate workshops utilizing prescribed evidence-based programs to empower youth to avoid tobacco, alcohol and drugs, proper decision making and the importance of life-long healthy decision-making and behaviors.
• Work effectively to prepare members to be leaders, upstanding citizens and community role models.
• Track and measure participants progress utilizing program forms, participant files and web-based system.
• Establish and maintain relationships with agencies and community-based programs in order to make the proper referrals for the intervention of drug and developmental problems of members.
• Guide program participants individually and in group settings to achieve personal adjustments in regards to social, school or family situations.
• Initiate and maintain community contacts with families, schools and other organizations and institutions to enhance programs and services.

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree from state-accredited university/college and a minimum of 2 years in a related field required.
• CASAC or CASAC-T strongly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to empower youth with effective programming and leadership training in small group settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven track record of engaging youth in a responsible and mature manner.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package including 403(a) and pension plan for the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor position.

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS

About Our Company: Since 1884, Madison has been saving and enhancing the lives of youth by providing youth development services for children in New York City’s most disadvantaged communities. Our programs are engineered to empower each member to achieve three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and the adoption of a Healthy Lifestyle. Every day, Madison provides thousands of children with a safe and positive environment, one where fun is encouraged and positive role models are plentiful. A founding member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Madison currently serves more than 5,000 youth, ages 6 to 18, at six sites throughout Brooklyn, Bronx, and Harlem.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• prevention counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CASAC or CASAC-T (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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