Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor
Company: Madison Square Boys
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
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. We are offering an exciting
opportunity for an Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention Youth
Counselor at our following clubhouses: Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse -
Bronx, NYThomas S. Murphy Clubhouse - Brooklyn, NY This is a
full-time position working 35 hours a week Monday through Friday in
the afternoon and evening. 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. 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.As a condition of
employment, employees must have proof that they are fully
vaccinated for COVID-19. You are considered fully vaccinated two
weeks after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccine series,
or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. We offer a
professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package
including 403(b) and pension plan for the Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Prevention Youth Counselor position. EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS
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