Job Overview
FT counseling position available with Challenge Outreach, an alternative to juvenile detention, monitoring and counseling of families of delinquent youth in their home. Travel in own vehicle required; flexible schedule required including evenings and especially daytime hours. Work involves meeting with assigned youths and their families in their home; providing assistance; modeling behaviors; reinforcing positive actions. Prepares records of client visits, progress, and case notes; responds to emergencies and crisis interventions as needed; and establishes working relationships with families, court personnel, referral agencies, and other service providers. Mileage reimbursed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 1 year human services experience. Experience may be paid, volunteer, internship or practicum.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services discipline or related field such as criminal justice. Experience with at-risk youth and in family counseling and counseling model, home visit experience, knowledge of juvenile court system preferred.
Special Requirements
Application online with Jobs.Virginia.com is not available. Please access the TYSC website and follow the application instructions exactly. A current driving record must be attached to the application.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application online with Jobs.Virginia.com is not available. Please access the TYSC website and follow the application instructions exactly. A current driving record must be attached to the application.
More Information
- Salary Offers $37,083 a year
