Bi-Lingual TeenTalk Counselor

Job Description

Position Description:

The Bilingual TeenTalk Counselor is responsible for providing confidential counseling and support to students and families in the assigned community of Stamford CT. S/he/They will support and collaborate with existing Here 2 Help student support services and SPS staff by helping to identify at risk youths/families and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention. This is a Full-Time, 10 month position focusing on Middle School Youth.

Responsibilities:

Counseling/Care Coordination for youth and families of SPS

Conduct needs assessments and deliver counseling services in response to the psycho-social needs of students and families.

Collaborate with Here 2 Help Collaborative to manage referrals, case conferences and program management.

Respond to crisis referrals from Here 2 Help Collaborative and school attendance teams.

Conduct home/community visits with families.

Participate in LEAP Home Visiting Training.

Work collaboratively with school staff and advocate for students/ families within the school community.

Conduct other assessments, including McKinney Vento screenings, drug / alcohol use and high-risk behaviors

Complete referrals for school services and outside resources.

Help develop Standard Operating Procedures for addressing family needs.

Complete and maintain confidential client records.

Enhance awareness of after-hours support services available through Kids in Crisis.

Participate in Kids In Crisis on call coverage.

Other duties as assigned.

Participation in meetings / committees / groups

Participate in community meetings such as Here 2 Help team meetings, school attendance meetings.

Participate in Professional Development activities as needed.

Network with community agencies.

Represent KIC at community meetings periodically

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of issues affecting youth including substance use.

Knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families.

Familiarity with abuse and neglect identification and reporting procedures

Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with school age youth and their families.

Ability to facilitate individual, family, and group sessions.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school administration, staff, community organizations and individuals.

Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Ability to flex schedule since after traditional work hours and some weekends are required.

Spanish Fluency (bilingual and biliterate).

Education/Experience

Master's degree required from an accredited college or university in a Human Services Field with preference for Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with school age youth, or equivalent combination of experience and training